Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction – Specialization in Science Education (Online or Residential)
Degree Requirements (60 cr.)
Major Requirements (27 cr.)
The credits in the major are chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor and program advisory committee and divided into two areas.
Focus (24 cr.)
There is substantial flexibility in the major. Courses from related areas of study may be included in the major specialization if their relevance to the major can be demonstrated and if committee approval can be secured. All courses are subject to approval by the student’s doctoral advisory committee.
Inquiry Linkage (3 cr.)
A course with a robust research component (e.g., EDUC-J 705, EDUC-J 650, EDUC-Q 690, or other courses approved by the program committee)
Inquiry Requirements (9 cr.)
Select one course from the following (3 cr.):
- EDUC-Y 520 Strategies for Educational Inquiry (3 cr.)
- EDUC-Y 521 Methodological Approaches to Educational Inquiry (3 cr.)
Although either EDUC-Y 520 or EDUC-Y 521 can meet this requirement, EDUC-Y 521 is highly recommended because it is intended for doctoral students.
An additional minimum of six credits must be selected from those approved as Core Inquiry courses.
Minor Requirements (9 cr.)
The minor must have integrity in its own right and must complement the major. The minor field must demonstrate wholeness within itself and contribute to the student's overall doctoral program. Minors are normally formulated within one discipline. However, an interdisciplinary or individualized minor is also possible. Interdisciplinary or individualized minors require a written description of the minor's underlying theme along with a rationale for each course's contribution to that theme through the Minor Justification form. This form should be submitted and approved by the Graduate Studies Office before enrolling in the minor courses. Major area courses may not be used in the minor.
Elective Requirements (6 cr.)
A minimum of 6 elective credits must be taken outside the major and the minor. An additional elective may be selected from within the major, the minor, inquiry, or any broad field of study.
Dissertation Requirements (9 cr.)
- EDUC-J 795 Dissertation Proposal Preparation (3 cr.)
- EDUC-J 799 Doctoral Thesis in Curriculum and Instruction (6 cr.)
Master's Degree Used For Admission
For the 60-credit hour program, a master's degree is a prerequisite for admission. Master's coursework may not be counted toward the 60 required credit hours, but graduate coursework beyond the master's degree may be, as long as it meets requirements and is approved by the committee.