PhD in Curriculum and Instruction

University of Toledo

Students in the PhD in Curriculum and Instruction study the interactions between learners, teachers, and subject matter. Designed for students interested in research about and leadership in teaching and learning environments, this program develops educators as researchers and advanced professionals in education. The PhD in Curriculum and Instruction is a 60 semester hour program. Students take core educational courses along with courses selected with faculty based on the student's interests and goals. The program culminates with the completion of original research addressing a problem in curriculum and instruction based on the student's area of concentration. Coursework can be completed on campus or through a combination of on-campus and online courses. There are two areas of concentration. Curriculum and Instruction: For students interested in focused study of teaching and learning environments in a particular area such as English language arts, reading, mathematics, science, or social studies or in broader issues of curriculum and instruction. Special Education: For students interested in focused study of the nature and needs of learners with special needs including early intervention, preschool special needs, high incidence conditions (e.g. learning disability, intellectual disability, emotional disturbance), severe disabilities (e.g. physical, cognitive and social-emotional), transition, and behavior disorders. This concentration is completed online. Learning Outcomes PLO 1: Students will be able to critically analyze research and theory in the field of curriculum studies. PLO 2: Students will be able to conduct qualitative and/or quantitative research to address critical research questions. PLO 3: Students will develop a conceptual and theoretical base in their area of specialization (special education, early childhood education, etc.) PLO 4: Students will develop skills necessary to construct and disseminate knowledge in their field. PLO 5: Students will complete a dissertation study successfully.

Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education