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Online Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

Today’s varied challenges confronting K-12 and postsecondary educational institutions call for motivated and creative educators willing to explore and improve the elements of education: pedagogy, student learning, school culture, educational access, and instructional technology. Educators will need to exhibit imaginative leadership and instructional approaches to respond to the needs of today’s students in a constantly evolving educational landscape. This comprehensive program combines rigorous coursework, practical application, and creative thinking through a flexible course of study that balances students’ professional and personal commitments.

Program Advantages

At William Woods, you’ll be participating in a graduate program built on more than 150 years of academic excellence. The program offers students the opportunity to enter the program at any point during a new 5-week term. Courses are designed and taught by professionals that not only hold degrees in the areas they instruct but have proven their expertise in the education world.

"Educational practitioners willing to seize the moment and acquire forward thinking
approaches to curriculum development, pedagogical practice, and school culture will find
the Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction a program well worth taking.”

Dr. Frank Giueseffi, Chair of Doctor of Education Programs

Requirements/Curriculum

Credit Requirements

This 54 credit-hour degree is comprised of 17 three credit-hour courses, and a dissertation with a defense to a committee.

Major Requirements
Core - 54 Credits

EDU 701

Teachers’ Persistence, Intentions, and Motivations

3

EDU 702

Emerging Technologies and the Young Mind

3

EDU 703

Inquiry-Based Teaching and Learning

3

EDU 704

Accommodations, Modifications, and Differentiation

3

EDU 705

Global Curriculum Comparisons

3

EDU 706

Assessment and Evaluation

3

RSH 720

Quantitative Analysis

3

RSH 740

Exploration of Qualitative Research

3

RSH 780

Dissertation Proposal Seminar

3

EDU 781

Dissertation Seminar

3

EDU 792

Dissertation Workshop 1

3

EDU 793

Dissertation Workshop 2

3

EDU 790

Research Seminar

3

Admission Requirements

  • Completed application
  • Official transcripts with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • The Admissions Committee may review student qualifications and conditionally/provisionally accept students who do not meet the above requirements