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Doctor of Education (EdD) in

Curriculum and Instruction

Online

Program Overview

The EdD in Curriculum and Instruction through The University of Alabama Online is designed to develop educational leaders with advanced, practical research abilities to serve communities, school systems and classrooms. Graduates of this program are primed to assume faculty roles in colleges and universities, pre-K-12 institutions and to advance or shift their careers through administrative roles in corporate training and learning, research or governmental organizations.

Online Program Format

60 Credit Hours

$480 Tuition Per Hour

Lead the Way in Curriculum

The EdD in Curriculum and Instruction program offers educators the opportunity to elevate their expertise in curriculum development, instructional design and assessment methods. Students delve into contemporary trends and best practices alongside our experienced faculty who bring real-world experience and research-based insights to the program, ensuring that students receive a high-quality education that is both relevant and practical. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to implement impactful instructional methodologies and foster the professional development of fellow educators within and beyond the classroom. Whether you’re aspiring to advance in education or effect positive change in student learning outcomes, this program serves as a catalyst for achieving those goals.

Application DeadlineFebruary 5, 2027 for Fall 2027 entry
Fees$10 College of Education graduate fee (per credit hour)
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Curriculum

The EdD in Curriculum and Instruction requires a total of 60 credit hours. Please note that courses are subject to change.

Doctoral Core Coursework (required 15 hours minimum)
  • CIE 605 Teachers and Teaching Practices in Classrooms across the World
  • CIE 606 New Literacies
  • CIE 609 Discourse & Pedagogy
  • CIE 610 Effective Teaching
  • CIE 630 Curriculum for the Classroom Teacher
  • CIE 640 Seminar, Teacher Education Program
  • CIE 645 Professional Cont: Teaching & Learning Communities
  • CIE 660 Cognitive Perspectives
  • CIE 670 Critical Inquiry Curriculum Pedagogy
  • CEE 690 or CSE 690 Advanced Seminar
Specialized Coursework (required 15 hours minimum)

Select from the following with your advisor:

  • CIE 644 Student Teaching Supervision
  • CIE 621 Writing Academic Publication
  • CIE 656 Seminar for Language Education Research
  • CRD 690 Advanced Seminar Literacy
  • CEE 616 Advanced Social Studies Elementary School
  • CSE 663 Secondary School English
  • CIE 686 Research on Science Teaching
Research Coursework (required 9 hours)

Select from the following with your advisor:

  • BER 540 Statistical Methods in Education
  • BER 631 Inquiry As Interpretation: Qualitative Research I
  • BER 632 Reflection Resist: Qualitative Research II
  • BER 633 Ethics & Aesthetics: Qualitative Research III
  • BER 640 Advanced Statistical Methods in Education
  • CIE 620 Design Research Classroom Teaching
Behavioral/Humanistic Coursework (required 6 hours)

Select from the following with your advisor:

  • BEP 641 Learning and Cognition
  • BEP 600 Contemporary Educational Psychology Problems
  • BEP 601 Family, School, and Community Relationships
  • BEF 641 Studies in Social Foundations of Education
  • BEF 640 Studies in History of Education
  • BEF 642 Studies in Philosophy of Education
Electives (required 3 hours)

Select from the following with your advisor:

  • BER 603 Survey Research in Education
  • BER 633 Ethics & Aesthetics: Qualitative Research III
  • BER 660 Evaluation I: Theory & Practice
  • BER 665 Mixed Methods Research Design
  • BER 558 Psychometric Theory
  • BER 642 Advanced Regression Methods
  • CEE 695 or CSE 695 Practicum
Dissertation Hours (required 12 hours)
  • CEE 699 or CSE 699 Dissertation Research

 

Admission

The Ed.D. program accepts applications for fall semester entry only during odd-numbered years. The application for the next entry term, Fall 2027, will open on June 1, 2026, with a deadline of February 5, 2027.

In addition to the minimum Graduate School admission requirements, to be considered for regular admission an application must include:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose that addresses the specific area of research that interests you. If you write something general, such as “math ed,” then we will know to whom we should route your application, but we still will not know what problems or questions related to mathematics education interest you. If you write something extremely broad, such as “curriculum development,” then we will not even know who should review your application. Applications with very general interests are not likely to get favorable reviews from faculty.
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation

A preferred qualification is for two years of experience in related professions, designing curriculum, or instructing learners at any level, in the U.S. or abroad.

This program does not lead to certification or licensure.

Find more information and learn about restrictions related to this degree program that may exist regarding licensure in the state in which you reside.

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800-467-0227
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