Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education
School of Education
K–12 Studies in Education
Create an individualized doctoral program that fits your unique K–12 research interests. Complement such core course work as advanced research, educational philosophy, advanced learning theory, and K–12 history and politics with electives in such areas as adult learning, mathematics, science, educational leadership, and virtual school instruction and assessment strategies. Throughout the program you will build a professional portfolio that will enable you to demonstrate your doctoral competencies to current and future employers. People who choose this specialization, which was built around nationally recognized teaching standards, are often licensed K–12 teachers and administrators interested in career advancement, consulting positions, or higher education faculty positions. The residential colloquia experience
As a doctoral learner, you will attend three one-week colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond. Learn more about residential colloquia:
Total Program:
120
quarter credits
Next Start Date: September 8, 2008
Cost Per Quarter:
$4,335.00
78% of our learners receive aid.
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All credits listed below are quarter credits.
Core Courses
- ED8007 - Leading Innovation - 4 quarter credits
- ED8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods - 4 quarter credits
- ED8515 - Advanced Action Research for Teacher-Leaders - 4 quarter credits
- ED8119 - Advanced Practicum in Research Design* - 4 quarter credits
Specialization Courses
- ED8111 - The Historical and Social Foundations of Education - 4 quarter credits
- ED7310 - Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Educational Process - 4 quarter credits
- ED7542 - The Politics of Pre-K–12 Education - 4 quarter credits
- ED8502 - Advanced Learning Theory and Instructional Practice - 4 quarter credits
- ED7701 - Educational Philosophy and Change - 4 quarter credits
- ED8100 - The Future of Educational Institutions: Topics and Trends - 4 quarter credits
- ED9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination* - 4 quarter credits
- ED9920 - Dissertation Courseroom* - non-credit
- ED9921 - Dissertation Research 1* - 5 quarter credits
- ED9922 - Dissertation Research 2* - 5 quarter credits
- ED9923 - Dissertation Research 3* - 5 quarter credits
- ED9924 - Dissertation Research 4* - 5 quarter credits
Fourteen Elective Courses
- Recommended elective courses
- ED5516 - Adult Learning and Professional Development - 4 quarter credits
- ED5523 - Inquiry-Based Curriculum and Resources for Elementary Science Teachers - 4 quarter credits
- ED5508 - Research and Best Practices in Mathematics Instruction - 4 quarter credits
- ED5513 - Middle-Level Issues - 4 quarter credits
- ED5528 - Technology Skills for the Virtual School Teacher - 4 quarter credits
- ED5511 - Teaching Algebra for Understanding - 4 quarter credits
- ED5514 - Educational Leadership for Teacher-Leaders - 4 quarter credits
- ED5522 - The Art of Planning Science Instruction: Creating the Engaged Science Student - 4 quarter credits
- ED5524 - Inquiry-Based Curriculum and Resources for Secondary Science Teachers - 4 quarter credits
- ED5526 - Student Assessment and Work Analysis in Science Instruction - 4 quarter credits
- ED5506 - Standards and the K–12 Mathematics Curriculum - 4 quarter credits
- ED5507 - The Art of Planning Mathematics Instruction - 4 quarter credits
- ED5529 - Instructional Strategies for the Virtual School Teacher - 4 quarter credits
- ED5530 - Assessment Strategies for the Virtual School Teacher - 4 quarter credits
- ED5533 - Curriculum Mapping: Reflection and Practice (recommended elective for all K–12 teachers) - 4 quarter credits
- ED8115 - Advanced Quantitative Research Methods* - 4 quarter credits
- ED8117 - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods* - 4 quarter credits
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- Choose any graduate courses
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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