Curriculum and Instruction (EdD)
Department website: https://education.utexas.edu/departments/curriculum-instruction
This program is a degree for professionals and differs from that leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in its predominant focus on the application of knowledge and in the nature of the dissertation.
Graduate Handbook
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Admission
At least three years of related professional experience and a master’s degree or the equivalent are required for admission to this degree program.
Total Hours Required: 30
Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | ||
| Hours chosen from: Curriculum and Instruction | 18 | |
| Core theoretical foundation | 12 | |
Learning and teaching and teacher education | ||
Curriculum theory and development | ||
Sociocultural foundations of education | ||
| Research Methodology | 6 | |
| Field Research/Internship | 6 | |
| Faculty-defined Hours chosen from: Area of Concentration | ||
Bilingual/bicultural education | ||
Cultural studies in education | ||
Early childhood education | ||
Learning technologies | ||
Language and literacy studies | ||
Physical education teacher education | ||
Social studies education | ||
| Graduate Education Requirements | ||
| Graduate University Requirements | ||
Additional Requirements
Field research hours are required, completed over at least two semesters. This research is most often conducted in a school setting and may be done during an internship. It need not be done as part of an organized course but must be directed by a faculty member. The specialization hours are defined by the faculty in the area of concentration. The faculty in each concentration has established a minimum number of hours required for that program.
Review and Examination Requirements
First Review
When the student has completed approximately one year in residence, or about 18 hours of coursework, the faculty will assess the student's progress and likelihood of finishing the program as shown by performance in coursework.
Mid-program Review
After two semesters of field research or about two years in the program, the student submits for faculty review a written report based on the field research/internship. A favorable review results in the student’s continuation in the program. An unfavorable review may result in additional requirements or dismissal from the program.
Qualifying Examination
To be admitted to candidacy for the degree, the student must pass a qualifying examination according to guidelines established by the faculty in the area of specialization.
Dissertation
The quality and significance of the dissertation must conform to the guidelines of the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. In general, the EdD dissertation should make a significant contribution to knowledge about educational practice.
Annual Review
In any year a student does not engage in a first or mid-program review, a qualifying examination, or dissertation, the student will engage in an annual review conducted by the program area faculty.