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PhD - Curriculum and Instruction
This PhD in Education specialization offers advanced theory and practice in curriculum mapping, instruction and assessment, collaborative curriculum development, and research methodology and application. You will build a professional portfolio to demonstrate your doctoral competencies to current and future employersThroughout the program. People who choose this specialization are often licensed curriculum specialists, K-12 teachers, or administrators interested in pursuing principal, curriculum director or superintendent positions, or higher education faculty positions in the field of curriculum design or evaluation. Advance your knowledge of K-12 instruction and curriculum and conduct research to improve student achievement and lead positive change.
EdS - Curriculum and Instruction
Designed around national teaching and licensure standards, this specialization is intended for educators and administrators who have completed a master's degree and want to gain additional knowledge and increase their career options. This EdS specialization is designed to help you develop and demonstrate the research-based knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to create and implement instructional improvement initiatives and increase student achievement. People who choose this specialization are often licensed teachers or administrators interested in pursuing building or district leadership positions in the field of curriculum and instruction, or in continuing their studies at the doctoral level. Equivalent course work taken as part of the EdS program may be applied to degree requirements for a Capella PhD. The continuing emphasis on educational quality and accountability has created a high demand for educators with specialized skills in curriculum and instruction.
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development
A unique blend of two critical areas of expertise, this program can help prepare you to become a highly effective curriculum specialist and professional developer of teachers. Walden's Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development program is designed to help K-12 educators and administrators develop the expertise to improve teacher effectiveness and student outcomes. Walden's Ed.S. programs are designed to help you acquire the specialized expertise in understanding and analyzing research that can help you reach your professional goals. Learn to lead curricular and instructional change initiatives that improve teaching and learning in your school or district. Go beyond a master's degree to improve your ability to make a difference in your profession.The Ed.S. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development is based on the standards of the National Staff Development Council. This program allows you to more easily balance your education with your personal and professional commitments and with no residency requirement.
- Prepare to meet the demands of current educational practice, make research-based decisions, implement instructional technology, and respond to ethical and professional issues within the educational community
- Enhance their professional expertise and classroom skills
- Explore the historical, philosophical, psychological, technical, theoretical, and practical aspects of education and institutional administration
- Education Technology (for those who wish to enhance their classroom skills with technology in education as their focal point)
- Higher Education (for those who plan to lead large, complex educational institutions)
- K-12 Education (for teachers who wish to improve their classroom techniques or transition to an instructional design role)
Doctor of Education in Teaching and Learning
Educators who have the desire to heed that calling should enroll in the Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Teaching and Learning program from Argosy University. This flexible program is ideal for those who wish to supplement their education degrees online by mastering teaching methodologies to become curriculum supervisors and is for those with an education degree seeking a doctoral degree in education, or to prepare for advanced leadership roles with curriculum and instruction as their main focus. Curriculum supervisors can have a significant impact on their educational institutions, and individuals with advanced training are in demand. Students will have an opportunity to:
Doctor of Philosophy in Education - Curriculum and Teaching
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. Northcentral University's online Ph.D. in Education program is suitable for learners who want to combine a strong base of theoretical knowledge with an individualized focus to conduct research in and about PK-12, postsecondary and adult learning environments. This specialization offers Learners a comprehensive program of study aimed to improve their classroom practice and performance. Learners have the opportunity to examine, explore, and evaluate contemporary teaching and instructional practices. 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.
Doctor of Education - Curriculum and Teaching
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.