Ball State University Teachers College Ph. D. in Educational Studies Department of Educational Studies, Ball State university Muncie, IN 47306 US   Phone: 1-765-285-5460 Fax: 1-765-285-5489   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A. in Secondary Education;M.A. in Curriculum and Educational Technology Doctoral Ph. D. in Educational Studies with concentrations in Educational foundations; Curriculum and Educational Technology Certificate Teacher certification in High Schools;Teacher certification in Middle Schools On Campus   The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Educational Studies offers a unique synthesis of courses and academic opportunities in educational technology, curriculum studies, and social foundation areas, including its historic multicultural educational program. It prepares professional educators to address the following social trends that are altering the character and delivery of public education, teacher education, and educational research: 1) Changes in demographics, economics, and politics as they alter the structure and culture of schools and communities; and 2) the increasing role of technology in learning, instructional design, curriculum development, assessment, and pedagogy. The program prepares graduates with the necessary knowledge, skills, and understanding to: * Assist students, teachers, and policy makers to function in a knowledge society * Implement teaching and learning technologies * Engage in systematic assessment, evaluation, and research * Develop policies for schools and communities that address the learning needs of changing populations     Accreditation Information: All graduate programs in Teachers College are fully accredited by the National Council for Accredita  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1129  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1819  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $601  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $13182  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable