Overview
Purpose Statement
The Curriculum and Instruction program of the Northern Arizona University is designed and ideally suited for educational professionals with prior degrees in fields such education, higher education, and other professional fields (i.e. engineering and nursing). Individuals may be continuing their academic journey, or engaged in careers such as teaching (K-20), education leadership, curriculum development, or community development through curricular design.
Students have a desire to engage in a rigorous program to gain a thorough understanding of the field of curriculum and instruction. Ultimately, through their research, publication, and professional contributions, candidates will enrich the field of education and curriculum design throughout Arizona, the nation, and internationally. Students participate in advanced coursework, readings, and seminars that explore the depth and breadth of major theories, and research methodologies across the field of curriculum and instruction. Engaging with faculty members, students explore theoretical frameworks and construct reasoned curricular arguments that fit within the field of curriculum and instruction as well as their professional contexts of practice.
Our graduates work in many educational contexts including universities, community colleges, K-12 districts and schools, as well as business, technical, and vocational institutions. Pursing expertise through the program’s progression pathways, graduates from the C&I Program are prepared to assume positions as assistant professors in several diverse areas (including, but not limited to: curriculum and instruction, teacher education, instructional design, and early childhood education). Additionally, international students graduating from this program, often return to assume university faculty positions and become agents of change within their communities. The PhD program prepares individuals to assume expert roles in many fields of education such as: learning and curricular, design, higher education, education technology, and leadership.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Frameworks of Curriculum
- Doctoral Program Success Seminar
- Writing for Publication Seminar
- Grant-Writing Skills, Knowledge, and Dispositions Seminary
- Advanced Seminar in Curriculum Problems
- Paradigms For Research In Curriculum And Instruction
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Instructional Design View 34 other PhDs in Instructional Design in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- NAU Graduate Online application is required for all programs
- Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A"), or the equivalent
- Transcripts
- English language proficiency
- Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Letter of interest
- Writing sample (between 5-10 pages in length with reference list)
- Professional/leadership experiences in education
- Community, Non-professional activities
- Personal history of working in diverse settings
- Personal statement on diversity
Tuition Fee
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International
28778 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28778 USD per year -
National
27940 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27940 USD per year -
In-State
11390 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11390 USD per year
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