Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

When you enroll in Walden University's online Ed.D. program with a specialization in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment you have the opportunity to learn about the best practices in teacher professional development, curriculum design, and program assessment at K-12 schools. Additionally, you can develop your critical-thinking and problem-solving skills while studying topics such as leadership for today's schools, organizational theory, and applied research in education. The program concludes with a doctoral study component that requires you to develop and submit a dissertation that includes a practical solution to a defined problem in the field of education.

What Are the Prerequisites?

Applicants to Walden University's Ed.D. program must have a master's degree or higher, at least three years of experience as an educator, and have strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

What Are the Program Requirements?

The Ed.D. with a specialization in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment program comprises 54 semester credits. The degree program is divided into a foundation course, an applied research component, core courses, project study, and a doctoral study intensive. One academic residency and an ePortfolio are also required.

Course Requirements

• Foundations for Doctoral Study in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
• Leadership for Today's Schools
• Applied Research in Education
• Systemic Curriculum Design: Rigor, Relevance, and Results
• Data-Driven Instruction and Assessment
• Effective Professional Development
• Project Study: Research in Practice
• Completing the Prospectus
• Doctoral Study Intensive

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

When you have earned your Ed.D. with a specialization in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, you will have the opportunity to compete for jobs with public school systems as well as private schools. As a prospective instructional coordinator, you should be able to demonstrate strong skills in research, curriculum design, and teacher training. Colleges and universities are also potential employers for those graduates who wish to enter into academia as professors. Some potential job titles include:

• Professor
• Instructional coordinator
• Elementary school teacher
• Curriculum and instruction consultant

Career opportunities may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.