EdD Curriculum and Instruction at University of Alabama

Programme overview

The EdD program in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction is designed to develop educational leaders with research skills to conduct place-based, applied research in support of communities, schools, teachers, and students. EdD program graduates take teaching faculty positions in higher education, leadership positions in pre-K-12 schools and education non-profit organizations, and various administrative positions in governmental agencies, such as the Alabama State Department of Education.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Curriculum Instruction | Duration: 33 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 33 credit hours.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

The EdD program accepts applications for fall semester entry only. The Curriculum & Instruction Online EdD program accepts new cohorts of students every two years. The next application cycle will open in fall 2026, with a priority deadline of February 1, 2027. In addition to the minimum Graduate School admission requirements, to be considered for regular admission an application must include: Curriculum Vitae Statement of Purpose with the following parts: A) Identify a research question or problem within curriculum and instruction that you're passionate about investigating. B) Briefly outline your academic and professional experiences that have led you to pursue a doctoral degree and this research interest specifically. C) Describe your long-term career aspirations and how our EdD program will help you achieve these goals. Three (3) letters of recommendation Preferred qualifications are a master’s degree and at least two years of experience in related professions, curriculum design, or

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer (the admissions page lists Spring, and Summer/Fall priority deadlines).

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.ua.edu/

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