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:
Step #3: Admission Requirements & Courses
Select one of the options below to view the program’s admission requirements and courses from the current graduate catalog.
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.)
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.
For estimated costs visit Tuition and Fees.
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