Key Information
Duration
- Full-time: 72 months
Time limits for degree completion: 6 years if admitted post-master's; 8 years if admitted post-bachelor's degree.
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027 — Apply before Oct 2026
- Starting May 2027 — Apply before Mar 2027
- Starting August 2027 — Apply before May 2027
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
60 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Las Vegas, United States
Disciplines
Instructional Design
Overview
Areas of emphasis include instructional technology, mathematics education, science education, teacher education, literacy, cultural and international studies. The completion of this Curriculum and Instruction program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas will enable individuals to become members of university faculties but particularly suited for positions as leaders in school districts and community agencies.
Career Possibilities
- University or college professor
- Curriculum leader
- Educational consultant
- District administrator
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Theoretical Foundations of Education
- Doctoral Research Seminar
- Qualitative Research Methodologies
- Internship in Curriculum and Instruction
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
- GRE: 145 (verbal), 145 (quantitative), 3.5 (analytical)
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
- Prior to the admission start date, a master degree from an accredited program in an area closely related to the chosen field of specialization is required.
- Three letters of recommendation from professionals who can specifically address the applicant's potential for success in the doctoral program.
- Submit official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for the General Exam, which must be received prior to the application deadline.
Tuition Fees
- International: 37,607 AUD / year (≈ 26,658 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 37,198 AUD / year (≈ 26,368 USD / year)
- Domestic In-State: 10,913 AUD / year (≈ 7,736 USD / year)
Living Costs
Las Vegas, United States: 1,241–2,017 AUD / month