Education (PHD) - Secondary Education Emphasis
Description
The Ph.D. in education with emphasis in secondary education can be completed with specializations in English, mathematics, science, and social studies education. The Ph.D. in education with emphasis in secondary education is 69 hours above the master's/specialist's degree(s). Candidates in the program acquire deeper and broader skills and knowledge of the field of secondary education. Doctoral-level classes emphasize current research-based theories and practice designed to prepare candidates for leadership positions in secondary education.
Doctoral degree graduates complete a program of study that requires a minimum of 69 graduate hours of coursework post master's/specialist's degree(s), which includes 18 hours of dissertation. Each doctoral candidate will successfully complete and defend a written comprehensive examination and a dissertation representing independent and original research.
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 69
Goals/Mission Statement
The philosophy of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, as it applies to the preparation of teachers, is reflected by the belief that teachers should be prepared to - Develop and engage in appropriate teaching strategies by studying, interacting, practicing, and reflecting; - Collaborate in identifying and meeting the broad range of goals for which schools are responsible in today's society; - Show by modeling and encouraging students the dispositions of leading, thinking, problem solving, and lifelong learning; - Respect and serve culturally diverse populations and communities; and - Assume responsibility for the quality and effectiveness of their professional lives.
Course Requirements
Below is a listing of the courses to complete in order to satisfy the degree plan in the secondary education Ph.D. program. The courses are organized here to convey thematic categories within the degree program rather than to reflect the chronological order or exactly how they will be grouped when listed on the Department of Teacher Education advising forms or website. More information on each course is available through the course listings in the Graduate Catalog. The degree program requires at least 69 hours of coursework.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Core | ||
| EDFD 6090 | The Cultural Context of Education | 3 |
| EDFD 7070 | The Professional Philosophy | 3 |
| EDRS 7010 | Educational Statistics II | 3 |
| EDRS 7040 | Foun. of Qualitative Research Method | 3 |
| EDRS 7050 | Advanced Quantitative Research Methods | 3 |
| or EDRS 7060 | Applications of Qualitative Research | |
| EDRS 7999A | Special Topics in Educational Research | 3 |
| Professional Competencies | ||
| EDCI 7050 | Directed Studies in Higher Ed Teaching | 1-6 |
| EDCI 7020 | Directed Studies in Collaborative Resear | 1-6 |
| EDCI 7060 | Directed Studies in Collaborative Writin | 1-6 |
| Doctoral Seminar and Internship | ||
| EDCI 7000 | Doctoral Seminar I: Investigation (Research Review, Literature Review Procedures, CV) | 3 |
| EDCI 7900 | Doctoral Seminar II (Job Search, Job Interviews, Grant Writing) | 3 |
| Specialization | ||
| Candidates will work closely with their academic advisers to select specialized courses that align with the candidates' professional and academic goals. | 18 | |
| Dissertation | ||
| EDCI 7998B | Dissertation in Practice | 18 |
| The program requires a minimum of 69 credits beyond a masters/specialist degree to earn a Ph.D. | ||
| Total Hours | 63-78 | |
Other Academic Requirements
Doctoral candidates must complete a written comprehensive exam, present a professional portfolio and a complete dissertation, in addition to completing 75 hours of approved field experiences.