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
Academic requirements
English requirements
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 AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 45,612 AUD / year (≈ 32,332 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 44,757 AUD / year (≈ 31,726 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 13,811 AUD / year (≈ 9,790 USD / year)
Living costs — Atlanta, United States
1,711–3,115 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Curriculum and Instruction. Scholarships are provided by independent providers; you are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
