University of North Dakota

Program Information

Degree Offered

Ed.D. - Teaching and Learning; Ph.D. - Teaching and Learning

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) programs in Teaching and Learning are designed to prepare individuals for leadership and teaching positions in schools, colleges and universities, and public or private agencies. The doctoral program in Teaching and Learning offers three areas of emphasis:
· Higher Education (preparation to be a college or university professor of an academic discipline and all of its responsibilities).
· Teacher Education (preparation to be an educator of teachers in a college or university setting and/or as a person
providing consultation and in-service to teachers in pre-K-12 schools).
· Instructional Design and Technology (preparation to be researchers and scholars. The focus is on understanding various areas in instructional design, human learning, and the integration of technology).

Coursework for all areas of emphasis is offered by faculty from the department of Teaching and Learning. Faculty members are able to serve as advisors to doctoral students.

Students are specifically admitted to the Ed.D. or the Ph.D. program.
· The Ed.D. degree emphasizes professional practice and educational foundations and theory.
· The Ph.D. degree emphasizes research, creative scholarship, and educational theory.

The doctoral student and advisory committee design the doctoral program of study to meet individual needs within the framework of guidelines set by the Graduate School and by the program faculty. Graduate School requirements for the Ph.D. and the Ed.D. are stated in the Degree Requirements section.

Accreditation:

UND is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. UND also holds many special accreditation's at the college, department, or program level.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants who are seeking admission to Graduate School must meet all of the minimum general graduate school admission requirements identified in the Graduate School Catalog. In addition, the prospective students must fulfill the requirements for admission to the graduate program to which they are applying.

International Student Requirements:

All graduate applicants must demonstrate academic-level proficiency with the English language before they will be considered for admission. This requirement must be met by all applicants, regardless of citizenship, residency, or nation of birth. No applicants will be considered for admission until the English Language Proficiency is met. Please refer to the Academic Catalog for ways in which this requirement can be met.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999