Overview

The Curriculum and Instruction Ed.D. program at Georgia State University consists of a rigorous, collaborative, interdisciplinary program that promotes understanding the complex dynamics among theory, research and practice. Our graduates are empowered scholar-educators who advocate for social justice and educational equity at the classroom, school, district and state levels.

Grounded in educational research, our interdisciplinary courses offer students the opportunity to conceptualize, theorize, dialogue, problem-pose, problem-solve, create and evaluate a wide range of educational theories, practices and policies related to curriculum and instruction.

Careers

This degree is designed for curriculum and instructional leaders who continue to teach in kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms or may hold future roles in schools such as assistant principals, classroom teachers, coaches, curriculum developers, department chairs, principals, subject/content area coordinators at the school or county level and clinical faculty.

Graduates from this degree program may be employed by public and private schools, school systems and other educational entities in the metro-Atlanta area, the state of Georgia and in national and international schools and education organizations.

Programme Structure

Concentrations available include:

Art education
Middle Level education
Foreign language education
Language and literacy education
Mathematics education
Music education
Science education
Social studies education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Education Instructional Design View 44 other PhDs in Instructional Design in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

When applying to the curriculum & Instruction, Ed.D. program, you will need to submit several documents for review:

Online application
Application Fee of $50
Goals statement
Resume
Two professional letters of reference
Writing Sample
Must have at least one master’s or Ed.S. degree in education or closely related field (at least one degree must be in area of concentration or applicant must have substantial years teaching in area of concentration)
Must have three years teaching experience
Official Transcript(s)
GRE scores

Interviews will be conducted by department faculty — you will be notified if you are selected for an interview (music education includes a demonstration of musical skill; art education includes portfolio).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

32332 USD / year

≈ 32332 USD / year
Out-of-State

31726 USD / year

≈ 31726 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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