Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Teaching & Curriculum Accelerated Option (ISIS code: TC9)

This program is intended for experienced practitioners in teaching and curriculum – such as teachers in preK-12 schools or higher education institutions, curriculum coordinators, professional development providers, teacher educators and other education professionals – holding a professional job in the field and interested in improving their practice and advancing in their career.

Program key features:

• Required and elective coursework to be completed in two years – 6 consecutive semesters starting in summer – in a specified sequence (assuming transfer of 36 credits of prior graduate coursework)
• Action-research dissertation, to be completed in the third year of the program with the support of a dissertation seminar
• Three-year (9 semesters) cohort experience, supported by a cohort seminar in the first two years and a dissertation seminar in the third and last year

For more information see:

• Admissions Requirements
• Program requirements:
• Required Coursework (to be completed in the first two years)
• Portfolio Evaluation (to be completed in fall of year 2)
• Comprehensive exam (to be completed in spring of year 2)
• Action Research Dissertation (to be completed in year 3)
• Sample Program
• General Accelerated Ed.D. FAQ
• Program-specific FAQ
• What happens if I cannot start in summer?
• What happens if I cannot keep to the required program sequence?
• What happens if I change or lose my job?