Kansas State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Ph.D;Ed.D.

Program Description:

The Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction is designed for the advanced student who desires to acquire the ability to contribute to the knowledge base of teaching, education, and leadership through a thorough grounding in the conduct of research. The Ph.D. has traditionally been seen as an academic degree because it places emphasis on the usefulness of theory, understanding educational research, and the production of research. The Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction is designed for the advanced student who wishes to achieve a superior level of competency in his or her professional field with emphasis on practice and leadership. The program provides an understanding of the historical, philosophical, and societal bases of educational practice and the application of research to practice. Traditionally, the Ed.D. has been thought of as a practitioner's degree, appropriate for educators desiring a superior level of competency in the profession.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Remote Town

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above