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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education
School of Education
K–12 Studies in Education specialization
Create an individualized doctoral program that fits your unique P–12 research interests. Complement such core course work as advanced research, educational philosophy, advanced learning theory, and P–12 history and politics with electives in such areas as adult learning, mathematics, science, educational leadership, and virtual school instruction and assessment strategies. Throughout the program, you will build a professional portfolio that will enable you to demonstrate your doctoral competencies to current and future employers. People who choose this specialization, which was built around nationally recognized teaching standards, are often licensed P–12 teachers and administrators interested in career advancement, consulting positions, or higher education faculty positions.
This specialization is not designed to meet professional licensure requirements. If you are seeking information on professional licensure, please see our licensure FAQ.
Residency Requirements: Three three-day colloquia (ED-R8921, ED-R8922, ED-R8923).
- Learn about the residential colloquia experience.
- As a PhD learner, you will attend three three-day residential colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your PhD studies and beyond. Learn more about residential colloquia:
Total Program:
120
quarter credits
Up to 48 quarter credits may be transferred into this specialization
Next Start Date: September 13, 2010
Quarter - Coursework:
$4,485
Up to 3 courses per quarter
Quarter - Comps/Diss:
$3,945
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Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- ED8007 - Leading Innovation
- ED8112 - Educational Research Methods
- ED8515 - Advanced Action Research for Teacher-Leaders
- ED8119 - Advanced Practicum in Research Design*
Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- ED8111 - The Historical and Social Foundations of Education
- ED7310 - Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Educational Process
- ED7542 - The Politics of P–12 Education
- ED8502 - Advanced Learning Theory and Instructional Practice
- ED7701 - Educational Philosophy and Change
- ED8100 - The Future of Educational Institutions: Topics and Trends
- ED9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination*
- ED9920 - Dissertation Courseroom* - non-credit
- ED9921 - Dissertation Research 1* - 5 quarter credits
- ED9922 - Dissertation Research 2* - 5 quarter credits
- ED9923 - Dissertation Research 3* - 5 quarter credits
- ED9924 - Dissertation Research 4* - 5 quarter credits
Fourteen Elective Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- Recommended elective courses
- ED5516 - Adult Learning and Professional Development
- ED5523 - Inquiry-Based Curriculum and Resources for Elementary Science Teachers
- ED5508 - Research and Best Practices in Mathematics Instruction
- ED5513 - Middle-Level Issues
- ED5528 - Technology Skills for the Virtual School Teacher
- ED5511 - Teaching Algebra for Understanding
- ED5514 - Educational Leadership for Teacher-Leaders
- ED5522 - The Art of Planning Science Instruction: Creating the Engaged Science Student
- ED5524 - Inquiry-Based Curriculum and Resources for Secondary Science Teachers
- ED5526 - Student Assessment and Work Analysis in Science Instruction
- ED5506 - Standards and the K–12 Mathematics Curriculum
- ED5507 - The Art of Planning Mathematics Instruction
- ED5529 - Instructional Strategies for the Virtual School Teacher
- ED5530 - Assessment Strategies for the Virtual School Teacher
- ED5533 - Curriculum Mapping: Reflection and Practice (recommended elective for all K–12 teachers)
- ED8122 - Statistics for Educational Research I*
- ED8123 - Statistics for Educational Research II*
- ED8117 - Advanced Qualitive Research Methods*
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- Choose any graduate courses.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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