Academic Program

Curriculum and Instruction, Teaching and Learning of School Subjects Focus

Doctoral Degree

The doctoral specialization in Teaching and Learning of School Subjects develops candidates' expertise in issues related to instructional methods and teacher preparation in the subjects commonly taught from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 (math, science, and social studies). Graduates will be qualified for positions in university departments of teacher education or curriculum and instruction, as well as for roles in local, regional, state, or national educational agencies. The program does not lead to a K-12 administrative credential.

Our mission is to develop graduates who have a thorough grounding in current theory, research, and policy relevant to teaching and learning and who have acquired research expertise through mentored experiences and original empirical investigations.

Curriculum

The Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction requires completion of 135 graduate credits and culminates in a dissertation of original empirical research. In addition to completing the requirements of the University of Cincinnati, the Division of Teacher Education, and the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services, students in this specialization will complete six doctoral seminars and two mentored research experiences. Coursework and mentored experiences are designed to acquaint students with current theory, research, and policy issues relevant to teaching and learning. Courses will be scheduled to facilitate enrollment of students who have full-time professional responsibilities.


Degree Requirements

The following courses are required:

  • Professional Seminar I: Theories of Teaching and Learning (18-CI-951)
  • Professional Seminar II: Diversity of Learners (18-SPED-952)
  • Professional Seminar III: Language and Social Practice (18-LTCY-953)
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development (18-CI-975)
  • Policy Issues in Teaching and Learning (18-CI-976)
  • Curriculum Theory (18-CI-977)
  • Educational Research Tools (18 total credits)
  • Mentored Research (18 total credits)
  • Dissertation Research (45 total credits)

Additional courses will be selected with the guidance of program faculty. Two approved qualifying papers are required in order to maintain standing in the program, and an approved dissertation proposal is required for advancement to candidacy.