This specialization offers Learners a comprehensive program of study aimed to improve their classroom performance and practice. The nature and purpose of the Curriculum and Teaching specialization is to provide Teacher Learners the knowledge, professional competencies, and skill sets that will enhance their instructional practice and expand their professional awareness. Learners have the opportunity to examine, explore, and evaluate contemporary teaching and instructional practices. The online Ed.D. attracts learners who have leadership responsibility for providing learning/training to others, whether they be in colleges, proprietary organizations, PK-12 schools, public and private businesses, or the military. The Ed.D. experience at NCU culminates in the work setting applied dissertation project. Effective teaching methods are aligned to effective curricula design and development. Effective learning outcomes and student achievement are aligned to effective curricula assessment and implementation.