PhD in Curriculum and Instruction
Admission to the PhD in Curriculum and Instruction
In addition to admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies, admission to the doctoral program requires the following:
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A master’s degree from an accredited college or university
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Previous academic work necessary to successfully complete a doctoral program in the area of study
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Evidence of research and writing ability such as a master’s thesis, proctored writing sample, a written research report, one or more reprints of publications, a paper presented to a professional society, or similar evidence of competence
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A statement of purpose that describes why you wish to pursue this doctoral program and includes information on previous study, educational experience, professional accomplishments, immediate and future professional goals, a proposed time schedule for completing the degree, and any other information that you believe is relevant for admission into this doctoral degree program
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Three letters of recommendation regarding your potential for doing doctoral level work. Letters should be recommendations from professionals who are knowledgeable about your ability to engage in graduate work in this doctoral degree program
What to Submit with Your Application
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Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education
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A sample of academic writing (e.g. report, thesis, project, or academic paper)
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Statement of purpose
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Three letters of recommendation
Degree Requirements By Concentration
Curriculum and Instruction
For the Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction degree, students must complete the following program requirements:
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A minimum of 60 semester credit hours of approved doctoral level (7000/8000 level) course work
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Professional Seminar I and II (CI 8700, 8710) with a C or better in first 3 semesters or 18 credit hours (whichever comes later, not counting summer) before continuing with other courses
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15 credit hours of research tools including courses in quantitative research, qualitative research, and independent research
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18 credit hours of specialization in curriculum and instruction
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6 credit hours in a supporting area
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A written comprehensive program examination
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An oral comprehensive program examination after passing the written examination
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15 credit hours of dissertation research
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An oral presentation and defense of a dissertation research proposal
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An oral presentation and defense of the completed dissertation research in a public forum
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A written document of the completed dissertation research in approved style and format
All coursework and requirements of the doctoral degree must be taken within a seven-year period immediately preceding the date the degree is awarded.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
COURSEWORK PHASE
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A doctoral program committee is required before the completion of 18 credit hours. The doctoral program committee has a minimum of three members who are selected from the membership of the graduate faculty of the University. The doctoral program committee is responsible for assisting the student in the development of a plan of study and assuring competence by overseeing the comprehensive program written examination and the comprehensive program oral examination.
Program Examinations
- A written comprehensive program examination
- An oral comprehensive program examination after successful completion of the written examination
DISSERTATION RESEARCH PHASE
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A doctoral dissertation committee is required immediately after the completion of the required coursework, comprehensive program written examination, and comprehensive program oral examination. The dissertation committee has a minimum of four graduate faculty members including one who is not in the discipline major. The dissertation committee is responsible for guiding dissertation research and approving the dissertation concept, research proposal, and the completed dissertation research, both the written dissertation and oral dissertation defense. Students must work closely with the committee throughout the dissertation process.
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All research with human subjects must be approved by the Institutional Research Board before beginning any phase of the research study. Student must complete IRB training as defined by the University's Human Research Protection Program.
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A public defense of the dissertation is required.
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The final written dissertation must be approved by the dissertation committee and formatted according the guidelines of the college and the College of Graduate Study. Electronic submission of the dissertation to OhioLINK is mandatory.
Special Education
For the Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction degree, students must complete the following program requirements:
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A minimum of 60 semester credit hours of approved doctoral level (7000/8000 level) course work
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Professional Seminar I and II (CI 8700, 8710) with a C or better in first 3 semesters or 18 credit hours (whichever comes later, not counting summer) before continuing with other courses
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15 credit hours in research tools including quantitative research, qualitative research, and independent research
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12 credit hours of specialization in special education
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12 credit hours in the supporting area, including program development and electives
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A written comprehensive program examination
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An oral comprehensive program examination after passing the written examination
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15 credit hours of dissertation research
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An oral presentation and defense of a dissertation research proposal
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An oral presentation and defense of the completed dissertation research in a public forum
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A written document of the completed dissertation research in approved style and format
All coursework and requirements of the doctoral degree must be taken within a seven-year period immediately preceding the date the degree is awarded.
ADDITIONAL pROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
COURSEWORK PHASE
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A doctoral program committee is required before the completion of 18 credit hours. The doctoral program committee has a minimum of three members who are selected from the membership of the graduate faculty of the University. The doctoral program committee is responsible for assisting the student in the development of a plan of study and assuring competence by overseeing the comprehensive program written examination and the comprehensive program oral examination.
Program Examinations
- A written comprehensive program examination
- An oral comprehensive program examination after successful completion of the written examination
DISSERTATION RESEARCH PHASE
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A doctoral dissertation committee is required immediately after the completion of the required coursework, the comprehensive program written examination, and the comprehensive program oral examination. The dissertation committee has a minimum of four graduate faculty members including one who is not in the discipline major. The dissertation committee is responsible for guiding dissertation research and approving the dissertation concept, research proposal, and the completed dissertation research, both the written dissertation and oral dissertation defense. Students must work closely with the committee throughout the dissertation process.
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All research with human subjects must be approved by the Institutional Research Board before beginning any phase of the research study. Student must complete IRB training as defined by the University's Human Research Protection Program.
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A public defense of the dissertation is required.
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The final written dissertation must be approved by the dissertation committee and formatted according the guidelines of the college and the College of Graduate Study. Electronic submission of the dissertation to OhioLINK is mandatory.
Plan of study By Concentration
Below is a guide for developing a Plan of Study for the PhD in Curriculum and Instruction. Students should review their degree audit and work with their faculty advisor to identify specific courses to fulfill program requirements.
Code | Title | Hours |
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Professional Seminars | ||
Select the following: | 6 | |
Doctoral Pro-Seminar I: Introduction to Scholarship in Curriculum and Instruction | ||
Doctoral Pro-Seminar II: Themes in theory and research in Curriculum and Instruction | ||
Research Tools | 12 | |
Select ALL of the following sets: | ||
Quantitative Research Course | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
Quantitative Methods I | ||
OR | ||
Quantitative Methods II | ||
Qualitative Research Course | ||
Select both of the following: | ||
Qualitative Research I: Introduction And Basic Methods | ||
Introduction to Research and Measurement (RESM) and Graduate Studies | ||
Independent Research Course | ||
Select the following: | ||
Independent Research In Curriculum And Instruction | ||
Research Tools Elective | ||
Select ONE of the following: | 3 | |
Quantitative Methods II | ||
Multivariate Statistics | ||
Structural Equation Modeling | ||
Nonparametric Statistics | ||
Measurement I | ||
Applied Measurement Research | ||
Mixed Methods Research: Theory & Application | ||
Research Design | ||
Qualitative Research II: Design And Analysis | ||
Methods Of Survey Research | ||
Program Evaluation | ||
Methods of Normative Theory Construction | ||
Methods of Conceptual Analysis and Textual Interpretation | ||
Statistical Analysis by Computer | ||
Specialization in Curriculum and Instruction | 18 | |
Select the following: | ||
Curriculum Trends And Issues | ||
Teacher Learning and Education | ||
Meaning And Development Of Play Behavior | ||
Language And Concept Development | ||
Advanced Educational Psychology | ||
Major Educational Theorists | ||
Supporting Area | 6 | |
(choose one area) | ||
Special Education Supporting Area | ||
(choose TWO of the following) | ||
Assessment and Planning in Transition Education and Services | ||
Policy and Leadership in Special Education | ||
Fundamentals Of Grant Writing | ||
Early Childhood Supporting Areas | ||
(choose TWO of the following) | ||
Pre-K/Primary Curriculum | ||
Theory And Research In Early Childhood | ||
Team Models And Community Networking In Early Intervention | ||
Management Of The Learning Environment In Early Childhood Special Education | ||
Curriculum Models And Intervention Strategies In Early Childhood Special Education | ||
Educational Psychology Supporting Area | ||
(choose TWO of the following) | ||
Self and Identity | ||
School Violence Theory, Prevention, and Intervention | ||
Seminar In Educational Psychology | ||
Parenting: Theory And Research | ||
Theory and Social Foundations Supporting Area | ||
(choose TWO of the following) | ||
Modern Educational Controversies | ||
Foundations of Peace Education | ||
School-State Relations | ||
Social Justice in American Society | ||
Literacy Supporting Area | ||
(choose TWO of the following) | ||
Trends In Literacy Acquisition | ||
Content Area Literacy | ||
Diagnosis Of Reading Disability | ||
Program Examinations | ||
Approval of Written Exam(s) | ||
Approval of Oral Exam(s) | ||
Dissertation Research | ||
Select the following: | 15 | |
Dissertation In Curriculum And Instruction | ||
Approval of Research Proposal | ||
Approval of Oral Presentation of Dissertation Research | ||
Approval of Dissertation Final Document | ||
Total Hours | 60 |
Special Education
Guide for Developing a Plan of Study
Below is a guide for developing a Plan of Study for the PhD in Curriculum and Instruction. Students should review their degree audit and work with their faculty advisor to identify specific courses to fulfill program requirements.
Code | Title | Hours |
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Professional Seminars | 6 | |
Select the following: | ||
Doctoral Pro-Seminar I: Introduction to Scholarship in Curriculum and Instruction | ||
Doctoral Pro-Seminar II: Themes in theory and research in Curriculum and Instruction | ||
Research Tools | 15 | |
Select all the following sets: | ||
Qualitative and Quantitative Research Courses | ||
Select the following: | ||
Quantitative Methods I | ||
Qualitative Research I: Introduction And Basic Methods | ||
Introduction to Research and Measurement (RESM) and Graduate Studies | ||
Measurement I | ||
Independent Research Course | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
Independent Research In Curriculum And Instruction | ||
Independent Research In Special Education | ||
Specialization in Special Education | 12 | |
Select the following: | ||
Policy and Leadership in Special Education | ||
Adaptive Development and Support Systems in Special Education | ||
Evidence-Based Practices in Special Education | ||
Collaborative Research in Advanced Special Education | ||
Supporting Area | 12 | |
Program Development | ||
Select the following | ||
Fundamentals Of Grant Writing | ||
Program Evaluation | ||
Electives | ||
Select two of the following: | ||
Trends In Literacy Acquisition | ||
Diagnosis Of Reading Disability | ||
Meaning And Development Of Play Behavior | ||
Advanced Educational Psychology | ||
Parenting: Theory And Research | ||
Diversity Leadership in Higher Education | ||
Historical Foundations of Higher Education | ||
Mixed Methods Research: Theory & Application | ||
Research Design | ||
Qualitative Research II: Design And Analysis | ||
Methods Of Survey Research | ||
Partnerships in Transition Planning | ||
Issues and Research in Transition and Post-Secondary Outcomes for Students with Disabilities | ||
Modern Educational Controversies | ||
Program Examinations | ||
Approval of Written Exam(s) | ||
Approval of Oral Exam(s) | ||
Dissertation Research | 15 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
Dissertation In Curriculum And Instruction | ||
Doctoral Dissertation In Curriculum & Instruction | ||
Approval of Research Proposal | ||
Approval of Oral Presentation of Dissertation Research | ||
Approval of Dissertation Final Document | ||
Total Hours | 60 |
- 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.