Ph.D. in Education (w/ spec. in Teaching, Curriculum & Change) TC3

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 TC3 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)

Primary program course requirements

The primary program includes a total of 90 credits. The detailed Ph.D. in Education (w/ spec. in Teaching, Curriculum & Change) TC3 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 Ph.D. in Education (w/ spec. in Teaching, Curriculum & Change) TC3

Entry Level Courses

Up to 30 credits of coursework 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
Concepts and Issues in Social Science Research
Quantitative Research Methods
Qualitative Research Methods
Using Quantitative Data Analysis Software (1 credit)

Program Core
Theory and Research in Learning
Theory and Research in Curriculum and Change
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
Portfolio Review: Teaching & Curriculum
Comprehensive Exam Research: Teaching & Curriculum PhD
Research Writing: The Literature Review

At least one advanced research methods course, as most appropriate to support the chosen dissertation topic; eligible courses include, but are not limited to:
Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
Advanced Qualitative Research Methods
Mixed Research Methods

Combination of : Ph.D. Research (Dissertation) (at least 15 credits recommended), : Research Apprenticeship (0-12 credits), : Independent Study, and/or other courses related to your dissertation, for a total of at least 30 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.
Research Apprenticeship
Comprehensive Exam (see program notes for how to register for exam)
Dissertation Proposal Exam (also referred to as "Qualifying Exam")
Dissertation Defense
Residency Year (i.e. two consecutive semesters full-time)
Cohort Group Experience (strongly recommended)
Mentored Experience I
Mentored Experience II
Program of Study Signature - Advisor
Program of Study Signature - Associate Dean
Program of Study Signature - Program Chair