Curriculum and Instruction, Ed.D.

Program Description

The Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction and the Curriculum and Instruction Specialist License programs is undergoing revision. At this time we are not accepting applications for 2010-2011. Please check our website during Fall 2009, as we may open admissions for 2010 in late Fall 2009 or early spring 2010.

The School of Education is strongly committed to Curriculum and Instruction as a field of study for education professionals, and we appreciate your interest in our offerings.

The Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction is designed for persons seeking qualifications and licensure as a public school Curriculum and Instructional Specialist at the doctoral level, persons desiring positions in Curriculum and Instruction in higher education, or persons seeking other positions in Curriculum and Instruction within governmental and policy institutions.

The program's emphasis is on planning, implementing, and evaluating programs in elementary/secondary schools. The program is field-oriented and focuses upon providing graduates with expertise to provide creative leadership in a variety of settings. Students in the Ed.D. Program are expected to complete extensive professional internships in educational institutions prior to the completion of the degree. The program accommodates both full-time and part-time students.

The Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction has several defining characteristics:

  • The program is designed to prepare curriculum and instruction leaders for the public school (with full doctoral-level licensure) and for institutions of higher education.
  • Curriculum and Instruction Specialists have an in-depth preparation in a cognate area, enabling them to lead at the highest level in a school district in curriculum or to teach in a teacher education institution focusing on preparation of teachers in specialty areas (Math, Science, English, Foreign Language, Social Studies, Music, Early Childhood/Elementary Education, etc.).
  • Doctoral seminar courses are offered specifically for Ed.D. students and provide a foundation in designing and evaluating research and in providing a variety of field/apprenticeship experiences.
  • Students who are currently working in curriculum and instruction leadership positions in the public schools can pursue this degree part-time in partnership with their full-time positions.
  • The Ed.D. research core is designed specifically to relate to the public school curriculum with individual attention given to each student's research interests and needs.
  • Students are involved in internships in curriculum leadership roles.

Program Contact

Barbara Day, Ph.D., Program Coordinator
bday1@email.unc.edu
(919) 962-7739