PhD in Curriculum and Instruction

This multidisciplinary doctoral degree tackles real classroom and learning problems by researching in different settings. Unlike many curriculum and instruction programs, it emphasizes the science of learning, a modern approach to developing practice backed by evidence via design-based studies. In that work students put new practices or curricula into use, study the effects and refine the implementation for further study. Classes are held in person on campus. Enrollment is full-time. The published requirement is 72 credit hours, with a stated time to degree of 4 to 5+ years. Applicants begin from the program page, which links to the online application and to a form for requesting more information. Course requirements are published in the degree and course catalog, and a named program contact answers questions.