PhD Curriculum Instruction at University of Virginia

Programme overview

A full-time, research-based PhD in education with a curriculum and instruction concentration, offered in Charlottesville only. It develops strong theoretical foundations and research skills, from research design and analysis to dissemination and grant writing.

Faculty: School of Education and Human Development | Department: Curriculum, Instruction & Special Education | Duration: 4 years full time (72 credits) | Intake: Fall; application deadline December 1 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

Extensive research-methods coursework, with optional areas of emphasis in diverse learners and learning contexts and in teacher education and teacher quality.

Career pathways

University faculty positions (research universities, liberal arts colleges), school districts, government and non-governmental agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

School of Education and Human Development graduate applicants (all programmes): application through the school's online system with two to three recommenders, an application fee of $65, and programme-specific materials that often include a resume or CV, goal statement and/or writing sample. Programme: approved master's degree and three or more years of full-time K-12 teaching experience; December 1 deadline.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Application fees (2026-27): undergraduate $75; Graduate School of Arts & Sciences $85; Architecture $80; Batten graduate $75; Darden non-PhD $250, Darden PhD $100; Data Science $85; Education and Human Development $65; Law $85; McIntire graduate $85; Medicine $80; Nursing $88; SCPS $70; Graduate Engineering no fee.

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