The target student population for this degree is candidates who desire to pursue a program as educators and scholars prepared for leadership roles in public or private schools. This program develops educational experts who can design, implement, evaluate, and manage curriculum and instruction programs in K-12 schools.
The goals of doctoral study in the Division of Teaching, Learning, and Diversity, College of Graduate Studies, are to:
- Promote fluency in research and critical thinking within the field of curriculum and instruction, emphasizing both theoretical and practical knowledge;
- Develop competency in curriculum evaluation, development and mapping;
- Improve understanding in the teaching and learning process;
- Build a strong professional background in areas related to curriculum and instruction; and
- Support and lead reform and change efforts related to teacher development in schools.
- The coursework will assist in facilitating the exploration, discussion and understanding of challenges and possibilities of teacher education.
General Graduate Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Concordia University Chicago graduate programs as published in the Concordia University Chicago academic catalog.
New students are accepted into graduate degree-seeking, certificate, endorsement and/or post-graduate programs for online and on-campus study in the fall, spring, or summer semesters. Previously admitted students seeking to change programs may do so at the beginning of a semester (only) by submitting a Change-of-Program quick app. Applicants must be in good academic standing according to Concordia University Chicago’s satisfactory academic progress standards at the time of requesting a program change.
Students awarded the Ed.S. in Leadership (non-licensure) at CUC are not eligible for admission to this doctoral program at CUC.
Degree Requirements for Ed.D. Track
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Program Core | ||
| EDL-7140 | Organizational Change (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDL-7210 | Policy Analysis (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDL-7300 | Ethics for Educational Leaders | 3 |
| FPR-7011 | Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations of Leadership | 3 |
| Research and Statistics | ||
| RES-7605 | Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
| RES-7700 | Qualitative Research | 3 |
| RES-7900 | Research Design | 4 |
| Comprehensive Exam and Dissertation | ||
| COMP-7000 | Comprehensive Examination (fee-based) | 0 |
| DISS-7010 | Dissertation I | 3 |
| DISS-7020 | Dissertation II | 3 |
| DISS-7030 | Dissertation III 1 | 3 |
| Curriculum and Instruction Specialization Courses | ||
| EDL-7120 | Research-Based Decision Making | 3 |
| EDL-7260 | School/District Improvement Using Data Analysis | 3 |
| EDU-7030 | The Impact of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) on the Educational Landscape | 3 |
| EDU-7100 | Curriculum Theory and Design | 3 |
| EDU-7500 | Instructional Coaching for Effective Teaching | 3 |
| EDU-7700 | Research-Based Instructional Practices | 3 |
| EDU-7420 | Multicultural Education: Pedagogy in Practice | 3 |
| EDU-7600 | Global Perspectives in Curriculum and Instruction | 3 |
| EDU-7800 | Curriculum Leadership | 3 |
| RES-7820 | Program Evaluation | 3 |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
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Upon completion of the nine required hours of dissertation coursework, candidates must maintain continuous enrollment with DISS-8000 Dissertation Supervision until program completion.
Degree Requirements for Ph.D. Track
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Program Core | ||
| EDL-7140 | Organizational Change (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDL-7210 | Policy Analysis (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDL-7300 | Ethics for Educational Leaders | 3 |
| FPR-7300 | Philosophy of Scientific Knowledge | 3 |
| Research and Statistics | ||
| RES-7605 | Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
| RES-7700 | Qualitative Research | 3 |
| RES-7800 | Mixed Methods Research | 3 |
| RES-7900 | Research Design | 4 |
| RES-7620 | Advanced Topics in Statistics | 3 |
| or RES-7710 | Advanced Qualitative Analysis | |
| Comprehensive Exam and Dissertation | ||
| COMP-7000 | Comprehensive Examination (fee-based) | 0 |
| DISS-7010 | Dissertation I | 3 |
| DISS-7020 | Dissertation II | 3 |
| DISS-7030 | Dissertation III 1 | 3 |
| Curriculum and Instruction Specialization | ||
| EDL-7120 | Research-Based Decision Making | 3 |
| EDL-7260 | School/District Improvement Using Data Analysis | 3 |
| EDU-7030 | The Impact of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) on the Educational Landscape | 3 |
| EDU-7100 | Curriculum Theory and Design | 3 |
| EDU-7500 | Instructional Coaching for Effective Teaching | 3 |
| EDU-7700 | Research-Based Instructional Practices | 3 |
| EDU-7420 | Multicultural Education: Pedagogy in Practice | 3 |
| EDU-7600 | Global Perspectives in Curriculum and Instruction | 3 |
| EDU-7800 | Curriculum Leadership | 3 |
| RES-7820 | Program Evaluation | 3 |
| Total Hours | 67 | |
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Upon completion of the nine required hours of dissertation coursework, candidates must maintain continuous enrollment with DISS-8000 Dissertation Supervision until program completion.
Doctoral Graduation Requirements
- Have on file an application as a doctoral graduate student in this program.
- Have on file one official transcript from EACH college/university attended of all previous coursework taken.
- Complete, for this degree and program,
- the credit hours and levels as designated,
- within the specified time limit,
- with grades of C- or higher,
- with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Students completing multiple advanced programs or degrees at CUC must have a 3.0 GPA in each academic program in addition to a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- If transfer credit is approved to be applied: have on file an approved “Graduate Transfer Credit Approval” form(s) or evaluation(s).
- Have on file the Intent to Graduate/Complete form with the Office of the Registrar by the published deadline.
- Have on record the dissertation uploaded into ProQuest.
- Take and pass the final examination or terminal requirements in the program during or after the final course.
- Approval of the faculty.
- All administrative obligations to CUC must be cleared in order to prompt the release of CUC transcripts and diploma(s).
Every attempt has been made to include information to aid the student with information about his/her program, degree and graduation/completion requirements. It is, however, the student’s responsibility to complete all steps and meet all deadlines relevant to graduation requirements.