<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>National University's online Doctor of Philosophy in Education with a specialization in Curriculum and Teaching program gives you the opportunity to study learning theories and instructional models, learning and teaching styles, and various curriculum development theories, standards, requirements and strategies. You'll have the chance to study language development, literacy curriculum development research and methods, and achievement assessment testing models. The program is also designed to examine various perspectives on the role of the teacher as a practitioner, the influence of multiple intelligences on interdisciplinary learning, and leadership concepts for student achievement and discipline management. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you're considering applying to the Doctor of Philosophy in Education with a specialization in Curriculum and Teaching program, you should possess a master's degree from an accredited university. You may also have experience as a professional educator in K-12 or higher education settings. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Doctor of Philosophy in Education with a specialization in Curriculum and Teaching is a 60-credit program, although up to 15 additional credit hours will be allowed to complete dissertation research. Requirements include 27 foundation credits, 18 specialization credits, three doctoral comprehensive exam credits, and 12 dissertation credits. </p> <p><u>Courses for a Doctor of Philosophy in Education with a specialization in Curriculum and Teaching</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>EDU 8000</td><td>Foundations for Graduate Study in Education</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 8001</td><td>Advanced Scholarly Writing</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8200</td><td>Scholarly Literature Review</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8203</td><td>Research Methods</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8201</td><td>Statistics I</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8202</td><td>Statistics II</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8204</td><td>Advanced Qualitative Design and Measurement</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8205</td><td>Advanced Quantitative Design and Measurement</td></tr> <tr><td> </td><td>One additional Specialization or Elective Course</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>Select six courses from the following:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>CT 7000</td><td> Developing Instructional Strategies and Curriculum</td></tr> <tr><td>CT 7001</td><td>The Role of the Teacher Practitioner</td></tr> <tr><td>CT 7002</td><td>Identifying and Maximizing Learning/ Teaching Styles</td></tr> <tr><td>CT 7003</td><td>Teaching and Learning Foundations</td></tr> <tr><td>CT 7004</td><td>Language and Literacy Education</td></tr> <tr><td>CT 7005</td><td>Literacy: Focus on Curriculum</td></tr> <tr><td>CT 7007</td><td>Leadership for Student Achievement</td></tr> <tr><td>CT 7008</td><td>Evaluation of Instruction</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Examination Course</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>CMP 9700E</td><td> Doctoral Comprehensive Assessment: Pre-Candidacy Prospectus</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Dissertation Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9901A</td><td> Components of the Dissertation</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9902A</td><td>The Dissertation Proposal</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9903A</td><td>Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Data Collection</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9904A</td><td>The Dissertation Manuscript and Defense</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>As a graduate of the Doctor of Philosophy in Education with a specialization in Curriculum and Teaching program, you could be able to seek employment opportunities in K-12 schools, colleges, universities and other businesses or organizations that require student or staff training. Depending on your professional background and goals, you could pursue positions such as: </p> <ul><li>Curriculum Developer </li><li>K-12 Teacher </li><li>Postsecondary Professor </li><li>Corporate Trainer</li></ul>