Ed.D. in Teaching & Curriculum TC2
Program Options/Extensions:In addition to taking the core program outlined below, students may want to consider supplementing their program to achieve other goals and pursue additional certification. Each option enhancement has specific prerequisites and/or course requirements in addition to the requirements for the TC2 base program.
Additional Options & Certifications
- Optional Advanced Certificate in Program Evaluation [EV1] (3+ Additional Credits)
- Advanced Certificate in Online Teaching [OT1] (3+ Additional Credits)
- Additional Advanced Certificate in Digitally-Rich Teaching in K-12 Schools [OT3] (3+ Additional Credits)
The primary program includes a total of 90 credits. The detailed Ed.D. in Teaching & Curriculum TC2 Program of Study Form shows the additional requirements for the program option(s)/extension(s). When you meet with your advisor, you will complete a detailed program plan for Ed.D. in Teaching & Curriculum TC2
Entry Level Courses
Up to 36 credits in entry-level/advanced courses in a combination of the following areas: learning, teaching, curriculum, diversity, subject matter of specialization (NOTE: Often these credits are transferred from previous graduate degrees.)
Research Methods Courses
ED506 Concepts and Issues in Social Science Research
Choose two additional research methods courses for a total of 6 credits; eligible courses include:
ED507 Qualitative Research Methods
ED504 Quantitative Research Methods
ED520 Program Evaluation
Program Core
EDU522 Theory and Research in Learning
EDU526 Theory and Research in Curriculum and Change
EDU523 Theory and Research in Teaching
Select at least two courses to develop depth in your area of specialization. Advanced Seminars are strongly recommended and can be taken more than once if offered by different instructors.
Milestones and Dissertation Research
EDE561 Portfolio Review: Teaching & Curriculum
EDE558 Comprehensive Exam Research: Teaching & Curriculum EdD
ED513 Research Writing: The Literature Review
Choose a combination of ED593: Ed.D. Research (Dissertation) (at least 9 credits recommended), advanced research methods courses, and/or ED591: Independent Study, for a total of 9-15 credits.
Electives
Choose electives as needed to reach the minimum requirement of a total of 90 credits
Notes:
Other Requirements:
In addition to the coursework indicated above, in order to graduate and to receive the certification(s)/licensure (if any) you are seeking this program has additional requirements. Please note that in some cases, while our program will provide you with all the academic experiences required for the certification you seek, there may be some additional requirements that you will have to complete independently and outside of our program in order to be granted that certification/licensure (ex: completing a certain number of years of mentored experiences or completing exams).
- Required for Program Completion
- B.A. or B.S. Degree
- Portfolio Evaluation Successful completion of a portfolio within the first two years in the program.
- Comprehensive Exam (see program notes for how to register for exam)
- Dissertation Proposal Exam (also referred to as "Qualifying Exam")
- Dissertation Defense
- Mentored Experience I
- Mentored Experience II