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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with a Concentration in Teaching,
Curriculum & Change
(ISIS code: TC3)
This concentration offers interdisciplinary perspectives
on the processes of teaching, learning, and curriculum development.
It is committed to three defining principles that distinguish
it from traditional approaches:
- A synthesis of theory, research, critical reflection,
and classroom practices.
- Recognition of gender, race, ethnicity, and class as central
issues in education.
- School-based research and collaborative reform.
The processes of education as they unfold in classrooms and
schools are studied from a variety of perspectives, including
history, philosophy, political science, and psychology.
Individual experience and the processes of teaching, learning,
and curriculum development are examined within larger political
and institutional contexts. Specific subjects, relationships,
developmental outcomes, and the social and political context
of schools may be considered for research and study. This
program has a particular emphasis on variety in research methodologies
for use in studying the processes of teaching, learning, and
curriculum development.
Requirements
I. Entry-level Courses
(Up to 30 credits)
Some or all may transferred from previous graduate work.
II. Research Methods Courses
(9 credits)
ED 506 Concepts and Issues in Social Science Research (formerly titled Doctoral Research Methods)
ED 504 Quantitative Research Methods
ED 507 Qualitative Research Methods
Learn more about Research Methods Experiences for Ph.D. students. III. Program Core
(15 credits)
EDU 525 Theory and Research on Teaching and Learning
EDU 526 Theory and Research on Curriculum and Change
In consultation with your advisor, select three courses to
develop depth in your area of specialization. Advanced seminars
offered in various areas of teaching and curriculum (i.e.
ED 588, EDU 527, EDU 528, ED 529) are especially recommended
and can be taken more than once if offered by different instructors.
IV. Electives
In consultation with your advisor, select electives as needed to reach a total of 90 credits. V. Dissertation Research
(30 credits)
In consultation with your advisor, choose an advanced research methods course as well as a combination of
Ph.D. Dissertation Research (ED 595), Independent Study (ED
591), Research Apprenticeship (up to 6 credits), and/or other courses directly related to your dissertation,
for a total of 30 credits. At least 15 credits must be in ED 595 and can only be taken after the comprehensive exam.
VI. Milestones
VII. Additional Requirements
- Residency requirement: two successive semesters (fall/spring or spring/fall) of full-time study (12 credits a semester or 9 credits a semester if holding an assistantship)
- Cohort group experience(s) (strongly recommended): This experience is conceived as support for apprenticeship into academic research and writing. Activities include the following:
- Peer-support in, for example, writing, reading research, presenting, and/or teaching
- Structured support from faculty (e.g. invite professor to one of the group sessions), but cohort groups are not faculty led
- Cohort membership will be defined by a group of 3-4 students and can include any meaningful combination of students (does not have to be all the same year in program or stage toward degree completion)
- Students will submit a general form that lists the minimum number of meetings, names of students in the group, and their general focus, and report on their progress in their annual doctoral student review letter
- Mentored experiences into profession: students are required to select and complete two from the list below before graduation (and report on their progress in their annual doctoral student review letter; appropriate artifacts such as conference paper abstracts, journal reviewer's list, etc. should be submitted as evidence that experiences have been completed):
- Attend and present at professional conferences
- Submit and/or publish in peer-review journals
- Submit and/or receive a research or professional development grant
- Review for professional research journals or professional conference
- Attend and present at student-led, school-wide graduate student conference
- Papers will go through a peer review feedback process, though all papers will be accepted
- Feedback will occur at both acceptance and post presentation
- GSA to elect a conference chair
- One faculty member to serve as advisor
- Present/host at professional development session/conference
- Teaching/co-teaching Warner School courses
- Conduct program evaluation or professional development
- Conduct pilot research project: must be approved by UR Human Subjects Committee
Total Credits Hours: Minimum of 90 (of which 6 must be taken outside
the Warner School)
Go to Teaching &
Curriculum Course Listing.
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