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PhD Curriculum and Instruction at University of Kansas

University of Kansas, United States

Programme overview

Introduction The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction prepares graduates for faculty positions at research or teaching universities and for positions as research scientists and post-doctoral fellows at universities or research centers. The Ph.D. program places an emphasis on preparing graduates whose primary interests are to engage in research and scholarship to advance the field of curriculum and instruction.

Faculty: School of Education & Human Sciences  |  Department: Education and Human Sciences›  |  Duration: 66 credit hours  |  Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

Although the courses and the research leading to the Ph.D. The program may be completed in approximately 66 credit hours, but the total hours may vary, depending on when the dissertation is completed and successfully defended.

Career pathways

Students work with an advisor and committee members to choose electives based on individual career goals.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate Admissions Requirements Applicants must meet both the University and departmental admission requirements to be considered for the program. University of Kansas Graduate Admission Requirements All applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the Admission to Graduate Study policy.

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 follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme.

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