College of Education and Human Development

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Doctoral programs

Become a faculty member, educational specialist, administrator, or researcher with an advanced degree. Delve deep into the area of education you are passionate about to ask questions and find answers through your own research agenda. Our curriculum covers a wide range of research methodologies and offers expansive resources to students as part of a world-class research institution. We offer a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with several areas of focus.

faculty members smiling for a photo at graduation — Create your own educational research agenda with the support of world renowned faculty.

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Master of arts (MA) in art education / Doctorate (PhD) in art education Master of arts (MA) in art education / Doctorate (PhD) in art education

Admission for the MA and PhD programs is paused for one calendar year. No students will be admitted to start this program in the Fall 2027-Spring 2028 academic year. Admissions processes will resume in Fall 2027 to admit students for Fall 2028.

Masters, Doctoral, In person, Not for license, Education, Teaching (PK - 12 classroom)

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Doctorate (PhD) in education, culture and teaching Doctorate (PhD) in education, culture and teaching

Admission for the PhD program is paused for one calendar year. No students will be admitted to start this program in the Fall 2027-Spring 2028 academic year. Admissions processes will resume in Fall 2027 to admit students for Fall 2028.

Doctoral, In person, Not for license, Education, Academic research and scholarship

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Master of Arts (MA) in elementary education / Doctorate (PhD) in elementary education Master of Arts (MA) in elementary education / Doctorate (PhD) in elementary education

Admission for the MA and PhD program is paused for one calendar year. No students will be admitted to start this program in the Fall 2027-Spring 2028 academic year. Admissions processes will resume in Fall 2027 to admit students for Fall 2028.

Masters, In person, Doctoral, Not for license, Education, Academic research and scholarship

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Master of arts (MA) in learning technologies / Doctorate (PhD) in learning technologies Master of arts (MA) in learning technologies / Doctorate (PhD) in learning technologies

The Doctorate (PhD) in learning technologies prepares students to conduct research and engage in technology-related practices in higher education, K-12, and business settings.

Masters, Doctoral, Not for license, In person, Education leadership and policy, Technology and learning

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Master of arts (MA) in literacy education / Doctorate (PhD) in literacy education Master of arts (MA) in literacy education / Doctorate (PhD) in literacy education

Admission for the MA and PhD program is paused for one calendar year. No students will be admitted to start this program in the Fall 2027-Spring 2028 academic year. Admissions processes will resume in Fall 2027 to admit students for Fall 2028.

Masters, Doctoral, In person, Not for license, Education, Teaching (PK - 12 classroom)

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Doctorate (PhD) in multilingual education Doctorate (PhD) in multilingual education

Admission for the PhD program is paused for one calendar year. No students will be admitted to start this program in the Fall 2027-Spring 2028 academic year. Admissions processes will resume in Fall 2027 to admit students for Fall 2028.

Doctoral, In person, Not for license, Education, Academic research and scholarship

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Doctorate (PhD) in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education Doctorate (PhD) in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education

Admission for the PhD program is paused for one calendar year. No students will be admitted to start this program in the Fall 2027-Spring 2028 academic year. Admissions processes will resume in Fall 2027 to admit students for Fall 2028.

Doctoral, In person, Not for license, Education, Academic research and scholarship

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Master of arts (MA) in social studies education / Doctorate (PhD) in social studies education Master of arts (MA) in social studies education / Doctorate (PhD) in social studies education

Admission for the MA and PhD program is paused for one calendar year. No students will be admitted to start this program in the Fall 2027-Spring 2028 academic year. Admissions processes will resume in Fall 2027 to admit students for Fall 2028.

Masters, Doctoral, In person, Not for license, Education, Teaching (PK - 12 classroom)

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