Overview
Through a tailored approach to the dissertation process, you can complete the program in as little as three years.
The Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction degree at the American College of Education is especially useful if you want to advance your career in higher education at the college or university level, PreK-12 public or charter school systems, and other educational organizations.
Key Features
- Intentional Design
Graduate with three areas of specialization: curriculum and instruction, research, and your chosen Focus of Study. With at least 18 credit hours in each, you will have enough credits to potentially be credentialed to teach in each area.
- Tailored Dissertation Approach
Designed to provide support when doctoral students need it the most: during the dissertation. You’ll complete the dissertation in a structured, faculty-supported course sequence.
- Customizable
Choose from nearly a dozen Focus of Study options to tailor your program to fit your niche career goals.
- Accelerated Completion
Students who have an Ed.S. degree or are all-but-dissertation (ABD) can complete their Ed.D. degree in 37 semester credits.
- Flexible
Study on your schedule. Our online format allows you to plan your coursework around your life.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Leadership as a Reflective Practice
- Doctoral Leadership Seminar
- Curriculum and Instructional Design for Diversity
- Standards-Driven Learning
- Assessment Strategies
- Strengthening Literacy
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 42 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
Credits
64 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Education Pedagogy Teaching View 12 other Masters in Pedagogy in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Transcript showing Masters' or doctoral level
- Minimum grade point average 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for full admission
- Provisional admission is not permitted
- Submit a current curriculum vitae (preferred) or resume
- Submit a goal statement, demonstrating a clear expression of purpose and anticipated personal and professional goals
- Complete an Interview
Tuition Fee
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6832 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23914 USD for the full programme during 42 months. -
National
6832 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23914 USD for the full programme during 42 months.
Funding
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