2022-2023 Graduate Catalog

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies

This integrated interdisciplinary doctorate addresses changes in the character and delivery of public education, teacher education, and educational research through the study of three related disciplines: Curriculum, Educational Technology, and Cultural and Educational Policy Studies. The program addresses the following critical issues facing education in the 21st century: 1) the increasing role of technology in learning, instructional design, curriculum development, assessment, and pedagogy; and 2) the influence of societal trends in demographics, economics, and politics on the structure and culture of schools and 3) the norms, aims and purposes of democratic education in a pluralistic society. The program serves a variety of professionals who wish to advance their careers in higher education as teacher educators and interdisciplinary scholars, as well as curriculum directors, program evaluators and consultants in schools. Graduates are prepared with the necessary knowledge, skills, and understanding to: assist students, teachers, and policy makers to function in a knowledge society; implement teaching and learning strategies; engage in systematic assessment, evaluation, and research; and develop strategies to address the learning needs of changing populations. In addition to this rigorous professional preparation, graduates are well-equipped to engage in educational advocacy to advance social justice.

Degree requirements

The PhD in Educational Studies requires a minimum of 91 credits beyond the bachelor’s degree with a 24-credit research core and a 12-credit Educational Studies coreThe Educational Studies core consists of one course from each of the three disciplinary areas: Curriculum, Educational Technology, and Cultural and Educational Policy Studies plus a fourth capstone, doctoral seminar. Students complete an additional 21 credits in one of the core disciplinary areas to develop an area of specialization. An additional 12 credits in each of the remaining disciplinary areas fulfills the requirement for two directed cognates. The dissertation is completed for another 10 credits.

91 credits

Research core (12 credits)

EDPS 640Methodology of Educational and Psychological Research

3

EDST 650Introduction to Qualitative Research

3

EDST 671Evaluation of Educational Programs

3

ID 705Research Colloquium

1 TO 3

12 credits from the list below

EDPS 641Introduction to Statistical Methods

3

EDPS 642Analysis of Variance

3

EDPS 741Applied Regression Analysis

3

EDST 655Introduction to Mixed Methods Research

3

EDHI 660Ethnographic Research in Education

3

EDST 670Advanced Theories of Qualitative Research

3

EDST 676Research on Impacting Student Learning

3

EDST 770Advanced Evaluation of Educational Programs

3

SOC 681Quantitative and Survey Research Methods

3

Educational Studies core (12 credits)

EDCU 601Principles and Procedures of Curriculum Development

3

EDFO 631Philosophy of Education

3

EDST 735Seminar in Educational Studies

3-6

EDTE 650Curricular Integration of Learning Technology

3

Area of Major Concentration or Specialization (21 credits)

Select Curriculum, Educational Technology, or Cultural and Educational Policy Studies.  21 credits are required in the area of major concentration or specialization.  12 credits are required in other two cognate areas.

Curriculum (12 credits for the cognate or 21 credits for the specialization )

Required courses for curriculum cognate or specialization (6credits):
EDCU 725Curriculum Theory, Process, and Products

3

EDCU 798Seminar in Curriculum Development

3 TO 6

These two course (6 credits) are required for curriculum cognate or specialization

Additional 6 credits for the cognate or 9 credits for the specialization from the list below:
EDCU 610The Elementary School Curriculum

3

EDCU 620The Secondary School Curriculum

3

EDCU 630The Junior High and Middle School Curriculum

3

EDCU 640The Alternative School Curricula

3

EDCU 673Curriculum Evaluation

3

EDCU 675Evaluation of Educational Personnel to Strengthen Curriculum

3

EDCU 690Problems in Curriculum

1 TO 9

EDCU 700Seminar in Curriculum and Staff Development and Evaluation

3

EDCU 799Internship in Supervision and Curriculum

4

EDST 680Staff Development to Strengthen Curriculum

3

EDCU 665Integrative STEM Education: Principles and Pedagogy

3

In addition to 6 credits in EDCU725 & EDCU798, 15 additional credits are required from the list above if "Curriculum" is chosen as the the area of major concentration or specialization.  Additional 6 credits are required if chosen as one of the two cognate areas.

Educational Technology (12 credits for the cognate or 21 credits for the specialization )

EDTE 585School Information Infrastructures

3

EDTE 652Multimedia Web Design and Development for Education

3

EDTE 655Inquiry and Simulation Models in Educational Computing

3

EDTE 660Instructional Design and Technology

3

EDTE 665Visual and Digital Literacies

3

EDTE 670Technology Policy and Pedagogy

3

EDTE 675Distance, Flexible, and Blended Education

3

EDTE 680Advanced Projects in Digital Media

3

EDTE 685Information Systems for Instruction and Assessment

3

EDTE 690Practicum in Educational Technology

2 TO 4

EDTE 699Independent Study in Educational Technology

1 TO 4

EDTE 770Research and Evaluation in Educational Technology

3

EDTE 790Internship in Educational Technology

3 TO 5

21 credits are required from the list above if "Educational Technology" is chosen as the the area of major concentration or specialization.  6 credits are required if chosen as one of the two cognate areas.

Cultural and Educational Policy Studies (12 credits for the cognate or 21 credits for the specialization )

EDAD 797Advanced Policy Seminar in Educational Administration (Introduction to Educational Policy)

3

EDAD 798Advanced Political Seminar in Educational Administration (Politics and Education)

3

ECYF 645Leadership and Advocacy in Childhood Education

3

EDHI 612Women, Gender, and Education

3

EDFO 621Education and Ethics

3

EDFO 632Seminar in the Philosophy of Education

3

EDFO 641History of American Education

3

EDFO 642Seminar in the History of Educational Thought

3

EDFO 651Educational Sociology

3

EDFO 652Seminar in Educational Sociology

3

EDFO 660Comparative Education

3

EDFO 699Independent Study in Foundations of Education

1 TO 3

EDFO 700Critical Educational Policy Studies and Analysis

3

EDMU 660Multicultural and Multiethnic Education in American Schools

3

EDMU 670Social and Cultural Minorities in American Education

3

EDMU 690Independent Study in Multicultural Education

1 TO 3

SPCE 701Seminar: Policies and Issues in Special Education

3

21 credits are required from the list above if "Cultural and Educational Policy Studies" is chosen as the the area of major concentration or specialization.  6 credits are required if chosen as one of the two cognate areas.

Program Summary

Research Core 24
Educational Studies Core 12
Area of Major Concentration from above 21
Directed Cognate from above 12
Directed Cognate from above 12
Dissertation 10
  91 crs