Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Curriculum & Instruction The Doctor of Philosophy degree is the highest University award, conferred on candidates who demonstrate ability as scholars and original researchers. It is granted upon evidence of excellence in research and the demonstration of independent, creative scholarship culminating in a dissertation. The Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Degree Program is administered jointly through the Fulton College of Education and the Graduate College.

The broad goals of the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Degree Program in Curriculum and Instruction are to:

• produce research scholars to enhance the knowledge base underlying curriculum and instruction in a variety of concentrations;
• provide experts, for all levels of instruction, in the design, implementation, and evaluation of educational personnel preparation programs; and
• prepare individuals to provide leadership to the evolving field of curriculum and instruction.

The Ph.D. program in Curriculum and Instruction enables highly select students of demonstrated ability, industry, and motivation to serve as apprentices to mentors who are established scholars in their fields of study. Under the supervision of a faculty mentor, the students engage in a period of extensive study and investigation that culminates in the demonstrations of expertise, creativity and originality through independent research.

Concentration descriptions

• Art Education
• Curriculum Studies
• Early Childhood
• English Education
• Exercise & Wellness
• Language & Literacy
• Math Education
• Physical Education
• Science Education
• Special Education

Degree program links

• C&I PhD Student Handbook
• C&I PhD Application Procedure

Contact

Graduate Programs Office
(480) 965-4602
Email: cnigrad@asu.edu

GRADUATE DEGREES & PROGRAMS

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (EdD)

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)

MASTER OF ARTS (MA)

MASTER OF COUNSELING (MC)

MASTER OF EDUCATION (MEd)

CERTIFICATION AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS