概述
The Doctor of Philosophy in Education, with a concentration in 课程 and 指令 prepares scholarly leaders to identify and examine the problems and possibilities associated with curriculum and instruction in schools and other institutions within a multicultural democratic society. The program focuses on curricular issues as a field of inquiry and develops students' abilities to address the questions that influence curriculum theory, 设计, 发展, 交付, 评估, 和评估.
Program graduates go on to become leaders in our nation's schools, 大学, 大学, and related agencies such as business, 政府, 以及研究机构. Our curriculum is solidly grounded in interpreting and producing research and scholarship, with particular attention paid to the philosophical, 理论, 历史, 社会文化, ethical and political constructs and issues that affect curriculum and instruction.
We welcome students with interests in all institutional settings serving students across their lifespan (early childhood through adulthood). 作为他们研究的一部分, students in curriculum and instruction may pursue an area of specialization in:
- 童年的研究;
- 课程研究;
- 小学教育;
- history and social studies education;
- 教学技术;
- literacy, language, and culture;
- 数学教育;
- 多元文化教育;
- 科学教育;
- STEM education; or
- 中等教育.
C&I concentration provides students with the flexibility to pursue individual interests in their course of study. Students receive support from widely-recognized educators and researchers as they develop as scholarly leaders in curriculum and instruction.
学生关注的焦点
报名参加课程 & 指令Ph值.D. program at ODU has proven to be a life-changing event. I have learned from and worked with incredible faculty and students across several departments. I am confident I have the knowledge and experience as a teacher, 教师教育者, and researcher to make a lasting impression on the field of education.
- 克里斯汀格里高利, PhD Program 研究生
获得博士学位.D. program in the 教学系 and 学习 is competitive. Applicants should have a completed master's degree in an appropriate discipline from a regionally accredited university. Degrees that are equivalent to a master's degree such as L.L.B., J.D.D。.D.S.，将予考虑. Several criteria are considered including graduate and undergraduate GPAs, 写作能力, 个人面试, and the match between student interests and faculty expertise. Meeting the minimum requirements established by the department does not ensure admission to the program. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8 and a minimum graduate GPA of 3.推荐25个.
Application requirements for the program include:
- A completed online application from the 研究生招生办公室;
- A completed master's degree in an appropriate discipline from a regionally accredited university;
- Three letters of reference from sources including employment supervisors and/or university faculty members capable of commenting on the applicant's potential for advanced graduate study;
- Statement of intent for study in the PhD program in 课程 and 指令 (limit 1,000 words). In this statement, address the following questions:
- Describe your understanding of and your interest in the C&我计划.
- How will the 课程 and 指令 program help you achieve your long-term professional goals?
- Submission of a professional curriculum vitae. Three years of teaching experience are preferred;
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate courses and degrees completed;
- Academic writing sample - Choose and submit one of the following options:
- Previous academic writing sample (e.g. thesis, major paper, culminating project from previous graduate work), or
- Develop a brief (four double-spaced pages response to the following prompt using a minimum of three academic sources): Identify and analyze an issue related to education in your local context.
- Applicants whose native language is not English must submit a current score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of at least 600 (written) or 250 (computer based).
Applications must be complete and submitted to the ODU 研究生招生办公室 by October 15 for spring admissions, and March 1 for Summer and Fall admissions (dates subject to change).