Bayh College of Education
Curriculum, Instruction & Media Technology
Ph.D. Degree Program in Curriculum and Instruction
(72 semester hours minimum)
The program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Curriculum and Instruction is designed to prepare students for positions of educational leadership and research in public schools, colleges and universities, and governmental agencies. The program requires the student to successfully complete a minimum of 72 hours of graduate work beyond the bachelor’s degree and to write and defend a doctoral dissertation as prescribed in the regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. The areas of specialization are secondary education, elementary education, early childhood education, educational technology, English education, history education, industrial technology education, math education, Language education, special education, and Teaching and Learning.
Degree Requirements
A. Educational Foundational Studies (6 hours)
To develop competencies through understanding of contributions from philosophical, sociological, historical, and psychological foundations of education.
B. Inquiry Studies (12 hours minimum)
To develop competency in statistics, measurement, and research in education. Students must earn a grade of "B" or better in both EPSY 612 and EPSY 712 to demonstrate proficiency in statistical inquiry.
C. Curriculum and Instruction (24 hours minimum)
To provide the knowledge and understanding essential to every specialist in curriculum, instruction, and supervision.
D. Area of Concentration (24 hours minimum)
To enable the student to develop either (a) further specialization in curriculum, instruction, or supervision, or (b) a specialized program emphasizing secondary education, elementary education, early childhood education, English education, history education, industrial technology education, media technology, Languages, Literature and Linguistics, Teaching and Learning or any other approved area.
E. Related Studies (0 to 6 hours)
Courses from content areas may be selected to enhance special competencies in the area of specialization.
Independent study, field experiences, and internship assignments are utilized in this program as a means for achieving thorough preparation and competence. The final program for each student is cooperatively developed by the students, the advisor, and the committee.