Curriculum
and Instruction [PhD/EdD]
Programs
leading to the doctoral degrees in
Curriculum and Instruction consist
of five components: educational foundations,
professional concentration, research,
electives, and a dissertation. They
are designed to prepare educators
to contribute to the field of education
through research and leadership in
curriculum change and instructional
improvement in learning organizations.
Though integrated, the components
may vary in distribution according
to a student's previous professional
experience and career plans. A variety
of emphases relating to both academic
subjects and supervisory specializations
are available.
As the more research-oriented degree,
the PhD is designed for leaders who
contribute to education through original
theoretical and conceptual research.
Additional program requirements for
this degree include a second basic
research course and an advanced research
methodology course. Both doctoral
programs in Curriculum and Instruction
consist of a minimum of 92 semester
credits beyond the baccalaureate degree
and a dissertation as outlined below.
Prerequisites Credits in professional
education* covering such basic areas
as educational philosophy, educational
psychology, instruction, and evaluation.
*If not taken at the undergraduate
level, the credits may be taken for
graduate credit but course work does
not necessarily apply toward the graduate
degree program.
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)
and
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (EdD)
in Curriculum & Instruction
Doctor of Education (EdD).
As the more professionally-oriented
degree, the EdD is designed for educational
leaders who contribute to the field
of education through their work in the
field, developing curricula, supervising,
and leading out in instructional improvement
and school change. Additional program
requirements for this degree include
an advanced project and an internship.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
As the more research-oriented degree,
the PhD is designed for leaders who
contribute to education through original,
theoretical and conceptual research.
Additional program requirements for
this degree include a second basic-research
course and an advanced research-methodology
course.
PhD Core: 48-53 credits
EdD Core: 48-57 credits
I: Christian Philosopher (6-9
cr)
3 cr. EDFN500 Philosophical Foundations
3 cr. EDCI730 Curriculum Theory
Plus one additional Foundations course
to fit in Role I or Role II
II: Learning Theorist (3-6
cr)
3 cr. EDPC514 Psychology of Learning
III: Servant Leader (2-10 cr)
2 cr. EDCI620 Systems Concepts
and Change
1-8 cr EDCI886 Internship (EdD
students)
IV: Effective Communicator
The development of this role is required
in departmental activities such as courses,
TLC Conferences, and the ACCIS Conferences.
V: Capable Researcher (29-32
cr)
3 cr. EDRM505 Res Meth in Educ. &
Psych.
3 cr. EDRM611 Appl Stat in Educ &
Psych. I
1 cr. EDRM710 Seminar in Research Methodology
EdD Students:
3 cr. EDCI655 Curriculum Development
Research
Select one basic research method
course:
3 cr. EDRM604 Design & Analysis
of Ed. & Psyc. Surveys
3 cr. EDRM605 Qualitative Research Meth.
in Ed. & Psych.
3 cr. EDRM612 Applied Statistics in
Ed. & Psyc. II
3 cr. HIST650 Hist &
Soc. Science Research Methodologies
PhD students:
Select two basic research method courses
3 cr. EDRM604 Design &
Analysis of Ed. & Psych. Surveys
3 cr. EDRM605 Qualitative Research Meth.
in Ed. Psych.
3 cr. EDRM612 Applied Statistics in
Ed. & Psych
3 cr. HIST650 Hist. Soc.
Science Research Methodologies
Select one advanced research
method course:
3 cr. EDRM613
Applied Statistics in Ed. & Psych.
III
1-3 cr. EDCI885 Applied
Research
Dissertation (both EdD &
PhD students):
2 cr. EDRM880 Dissertation
Proposal Development
2 cr. EDCI889 Doctoral Seminar
VI: Lifelong Learner (3 cr)
1 cr. EDCI725 Doctoral Orientation Seminar
2 cr. EDCI889 Doctoral Seminar
VII: Subject Matter Expert
This role addresses the specific area
of knowledge in which the student has
a concentration. (Pre-requisite, specialization,
or cognate)
VIII: Program Designer (6cr)
3 cr. EDCI547 Found of Curriculum Development
3 cr. EDCI686 Curriculum Past &
Present
IX: Reflective Instructor (4-6
cr)
3 cr. EDCI565 Improving Instruction
1-3 cr EDCI665 Adv Instructional Models
X: Skilled Assessor (7 cr)
2 cr. EDCI545 Assess & Eval of Learning
3 cr. EDCI636 Program Evaluation
1-3 cr. EDCI696 Project Implementation
PhD, EdD Electives — 42-49 credits
Electives are selected by advisement
to expand personal development within
targeted roles. Examples of specializations
and cognates for doctoral degrees are
listed below.
TOTAL PhD degree credits –
92
Specializations and Cognates.
Within the EdS, EdD, and PhD degree
options, the following specializations
or cognates are available:
Specializations
- College-level Teaching
- Educational Technology
- Curriculum Leadership
- Instructional Leadership
- Teacher Education
- Training & Consulting
- Special Education
Cognates
- Educational Administration
- Educational Foundations
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Research
- Religious Education
- Subject Matter Expertise
- English
- Nursing Education
- Nutrition
- Peace Studies
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Contact
Information
Kieren Bailey
Program Manager
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0101
Phone: 269-471-6700
Phone: 1-800-471-6210 option 2
Fax: 269-471-6374
E-mail: ci@andrews.edu
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