Curriculum and Instruction (EdD)
Curriculum and Instruction (EdD)
The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction prepares educators to assume leadership positions in institutions of higher education and in local, regional and independent school districts at multiple levels. The Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction at UTRGV provides school districts throughout Texas and nationwide individuals with sufficient and specific expertise to formulate and lead P-16 programs. In addition, the degree enables successful candidates to teach in colleges and universities, many of which are faced with a shortage of qualified faculty. To this end, the degree provides a qualified pool of teacher educators for institutions of higher education throughout Texas and the nation.
The Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction program is 100% online synchronous. Synchronous courses require students to meet online at a specific day and time as indicated in the class schedule.
- Bilingual Studies Specialization
- Educational Technology Specialization
- Curriculum and Pedagogical Generalist
- Literacy Specialization
- Mathematics Education Specialization
- Science Education Specialization
- Special Education Specialization
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This program is part of the Carnegie Project on Education Doctorate.
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UTRGV's Ed.D. Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Educational Technology was ranked as the third most affordable online program 2018 in the country by GradSchoolHub.com
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Step #1: Submit a UTRGV Graduate Application at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply. There is no application fee.
Step #2: Request your official transcripts to be sent electronically to gradapps@utrgv.edu or mailed to:
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the doctoral program in curriculum and instruction, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below:
- Earned master’s degree from a regionally accredited United States institution or a recognized international equivalent with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 on all graduate work
- Three professional letters of recommendation from individuals with first-hand knowledge of the applicant’s professional qualities and scholarly potential with reference forms
- Documentation of 3 years of experience in education or equivalent experiences in relevant professional fields
- Personal statement describing goals, experiences, scholarly accomplishments, reasons for obtaining this degree, and possible research questions or topics of interest
- Resume
Application for admission must be submitted prior to the published deadline. The application is available at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply.
Final admission to the doctoral program will be made by a selection committee comprised of Curriculum and Instruction faculty members.
Additional requirements for domestic applicants who attended foreign universities:
- For additional information, visit the Additional Documents for Domestic Applicants who Attend Foreign Universities section of our website.
Additional requirements for international applicants:
- For additional information, visit the International Admission page of our website.
To view a list of application deadlines and program contacts for our traditional programs, click here.
| Fall 2021-Summer 2022 Rates Tuition and Mandatory Fees | ||||
| Graduate | ||||
| Resident | Non-Resident* | |||
| Number of graduate course(s) (hours per course) |
Fall or Spring | Summer Session (each) | Fall or Spring | Summer Session (each) |
| One graduate course (3 hours a semester) |
$1,584.89 | $1,437.79 | $2,808.89 | $2,661.79 |
| Two graduate courses (6 hours a semester) |
$2,875.58 | $2,728.48 | $5,323.58 | $5,176.48 |
| Three graduate courses (9 hours a semester) |
$4,166.27 | $4,019.17 | $7,838.27 | $7,691.17 |
Fees included above:
- University Services Fee - $38.10 per hour ($457.20 maximum)
- Student Services Fee - $5.83 per hour ($69.96 maximum)
- Intercollegiate Athletics Fee - $15.00 per hour ($180.00 maximum)
- Recreation Fee ‐ $75 per Fall or Spring; $37.50 per summer term
- Medical Services Fee ‐ $30 per Fall or Spring; $15 per summer term
- Student Union Fee ‐ $30 per Fall or Spring; $15 per summer term
All resident tuition and mandatory fees shown above remain the same for hours over 20. Add $408 nonresident tuition for each hour over 20.
*Includes nonresident statutory tuition charges set by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and subject to annual change.
Total does not include Lab and Supplemental Instruction Fees which vary by course, or Differential Tuition. To view graduate tuition and fees rates, visit UTRGV’s U Central.
Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Bilingual Studies (Ed.D)
Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Curriculum and Pedagogical Generalist (Ed.D)
Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Educational Technology (Ed.D.)
Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Literacy (Ed.D.)
Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Mathematics Education (Ed.D.)
Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Science Education (Ed.D.)
Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Special Education (Ed.D.)
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