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One part theory. Two parts practice. That’s the recipe for Nova Southeastern University's Ed.D. in Curriculum and Teaching. This program with help you develop your teaching and learning expertise to lead organizations and manage instructional programs.

You’ll cultivate the practical skills and theoretical background to provide direction in curriculum and teaching, and curriculum development, implementation and evaluation. Leave as a force of nature, prepared to make an impact on policy development and direction in any institution.

 

Who Should Apply

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  • Practicing or aspiring educators, trainers, curriculum developers, lead teachers, department heads, curriculum specialists, educational consultants, instructional/curriculum leaders in various settings, including those in post-secondary institutions and other curriculum-related fields
  • Individuals with master’s degrees or above who wish to obtain doctoral degrees in education and increase their knowledge and skills in the field of curriculum and teaching
  • Individuals considering an online Ph.D. in curriculum and teaching who would instead like to explore the benefits of an Ed.D. in curriculum and teaching

Quick Facts

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Tuition
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Curriculum
NSU’s Ed.D. in Curriculum and Teaching is a minimum of 48 total credits to complete.
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Delivery Options
Classes for the Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Teaching are offered fully online. 
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Application Deadlines
Applications for admission are accepted online and on a rolling basis for all graduate programs throughout the calendar year. No entrance exam required.

 

Ed.D. in Curriculum and Teaching Curriculum

Core Courses (12 credits) 

Credits

( EDD 8100 
Academic Writing (SRP components)
/Credits: 3)
( EDD 8010 
Emerging Trends & Strategic Innovation
/Credits: 3)
( EDD 8110 
Designing Transformative Learning Environments
/Credits: 3)
( EDD 8411 
Data for Impact & Transformation (SRP components)
/Credits: 3)

Concentration Area Courses (21 credits)

Credits

(IDT 7914
Curriculum, Teaching, and Technology
/Credits: 3)
(CUR 8110
Principles of Curriculum and Teaching
/Credits: 3)
(CUR 8210
Curriculum Development and Design
/Credits: 3)
(CUR 8310
Curriculum Assessment and Evaluation
/Credits: 3)
(CUR 8510
Social and Political Context of Curriculum
/Credits: 3)
(CUR 9510
Curriculum: Theory and Research
/Credits: 3)
(CUR 9610
Teaching: Theory and Research
/Credits: 3)

Research Courses (9 credits)

Credits

(RES 8920 
Research Methods (SRP components)
/Credits: 3 )
( RES 9300 
Research Design & Data Analysis (SRP components)
/Credits: 3)
( RES 8913 
Program Evaluation (SRP components)
/Credits: 3)

Capstone (6 Credits)

Credits

(ESRP 9000
Strategic Research Project
/Credits: 6)

As the culminating step of the Strategic Research Project, students deliver a professional presentation of their innovation project via Zoom. The session includes a concise overview of the capstone and a brief Q&A with faculty and peers.

Year 1

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3

EDD 8100        

Academic Writing

(Session 1)

AND 

Concentration Course 1

(Session 2)

Concentration Course 2

(Session 1)

AND 

EDD 8010

Emerging Trends & Strategic Innovation

(Session 2)

Concentration Course 3

(Session 1)

AND 

RES 8920

Research Methods

(Session 2)

Year 2

Term 4 Term 5 Term 6

RES 9300

Research Design and Data Analysis

(Session 1)

AND 

Concentration Course 4

(Session 2)

RES 8913

Program Evaluation

(Session 1)

AND 

Concentration Course 5

(Session 2)

Concentration Course 6

(Session 1)

AND 

EDD 8110

Designing Transformative Learning Environments

(Session 2)

Year 3

Term 7 Term 8  

Concentration Course 7

(Session 1)

AND  

EDD 8411

Data for Impact and Transformation

(Session 2)

ESRP 9000     

Strategic Research Project 

(Full Term: 16 Weeks)

 

 

Note : Session 1 and Session 2 courses have a duration of 8 weeks.

Doctoral students are allotted five (5) years from the initial term of enrollment to complete all required coursework and the capstone requirement. 

All courses are 8 weeks, except ESRP 9000 which is 16 weeks.

Ed.D. in Curriculum and Teaching Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)

 

Admission Requirements

Master’s Degree
Degree from a Regionally Accredited Institution
$50
Nonrefundable Application Fee (USD)
3.0
Or Higher GPA

Ready for the Next Step?

We’re thrilled you’re applying to this Ed.D. program at NSU.

This program opens opportunities in areas of research, academia, and management for those who are ready to advance as well as for individuals considering a career change.

Applications for admission are accepted online and on a rolling basis. No entrance exam is required. 

 

Apply Now

Have the following items ready to submit with your online application:

 

  • $50 application fee
  • Transcripts from all schools attended

 

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