Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Once enrolled in the University of Phoenix Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Curriculum and Instruction program, you will have the opportunity to study learning and curriculum theories, instructional models and learning assessment methods. Program course work also addresses teaching methods and strategies, instructional program evaluation, classroom management, curriculum management and policy development in educational institutions. You are given the chance to apply theories and methods in a 5-day collaborative case study course, and a series of doctoral seminars and a research project provide the opportunity to work with mentors throughout the dissertation process.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You should have experience or currently be working in an educational atmosphere. Though not required, you could possibly be serving in an administrative or supervisory position. Applicants are expected to have a graduate degree from a regionally or approved nationally accredited institution with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on the graduate degree posted transcript, current or a record of past employment in an education or leadership position, and a minimum 3 years of professional experience and current access to a work environment.

What Are the Course Requirements?

The curriculum of the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Curriculum and Instruction program is presented through courses, seminars and research projects. A total of 62 credits must be completed. A non-credit annual residency renewal course must be taken by those who have not satisfied the dissertation requirement within 12 months of completing the program. Course work is taken sequentially in the order listed below.

• COM 705: Communication Strategies
• SEM 700R: Doctoral Program Orientation Seminar
• PHL 700R: Creative and Critical Thinking
• LDR 711: Transformational Leadership and Innovation
• EDD 711: Social Contexts and Contemporary Issues
• EDD 724: Instructional Leadership
• RES 711: Fundamental Principles of Sound Research
• CUR 711: Developmental and Learning Theories
• CUR 712: Curriculum Theory
• DOC 721R: Doctoral Seminar I
• RES 722: Research Design
• EDD 721: Planning and Leading Change
• CUR 721: Curriculum Development
• DOC 722: Doctoral Seminar II
• CUR 722: Instructional Models
• CUR 723: Assessment of Student Learning
• DOC 731R: Collaborative Case Study
• DOC 732R: Doctoral Seminar III
• CUR 731: Supervision of Curriculum and Instruction
• EDD 732: Contemporary Policy Analysis and Development
• CUR 732: Program Evaluation
• DOC 733: Doctoral Dissertation
• DOC 734: Doctoral Project IV
• DOC 740R: Annual Residency Renewal

Doctoral programs require brief residencies in select cities. Please contact a University Enrollment Advisor for details.