Curriculum and Instruction, Ph.D., Concentration in Curriculum Studies

Other graduate-level courses determined in consultation with committee

Ethics in Reseach and Professional Practice

Other graduate-level research course determined in consultation with committee

Learning Theories for Education

Adult Ed Movement in the US

International and Comparative Education

Educational Issues in Race, Class & Gender

Human Lifespan Development

Other graduate-level coursework determined in consultation with committee

Special Topics in Early Childhood Education

Educational Issues in Race, Class & Gender

Seminar in Child Development

Seminar in Family Studies

Other graduate-level coursework determined in consultation with committee

Other graduate-level coursework determined in consultation with committee

15 hours of content-area graduate-level coursework determined in consultation with committee

Preliminary Exam - After completing your coursework you will need to take a preliminary exam.

Program Outcomes - You must submit written demonstration to show you have met the learning outcomes determined by your program, department, or committee.

Dissertation - After your preliminary exam, you will present and defend your doctoral dissertation.

Residency - You must satisy all requirements of your residency.

Master’s degree from an accredited institute of higher education.

It is highly recommended these courses are taken prior to admission, but can be taken within the first semesters of admission to the PhD Program. EDRE 5530 Intro to Research, EDCI 5000 Principles of Curriculum, EDCI 5450 Issues in Multicultural Education, and EDCI 5790 Advanced Instructional Strategies, or equivalent coursework.

Score of “Proficient” or higher on a letter of intent describing academic goals, teaching experiences, and reasons for pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Wyoming. This letter serves as a writing sample, an indicator of the applicant’s proficiency in writing. For a full description of the letter of intent and scoring categories, see guideline below.

Three (3) years of P-12 teaching experience or its equivalent.

Copy of GRE scores, current within the last five years.

Three letters of recommendation, completed by an individual familiar with the applicant’s academic performance, a current or recent supervisor, and/or a selected colleague and/or community member.

Transcript evaluation for undergraduate/graduate degree completion, reflecting a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the applicant’s most recent degree from an accredited institution, plus transcripts from all other schools attended.

A TOEFL score of 525 (paper-based), 197 (computer-based) or above is required for international students. Students may occasionally be admitted provisionally with lower test scores.

Submission of all required supplemental materials:

Three Letters of Recommendation

Sample of academic writing

Transcripts reflecting most recent degree (3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale required) from an accredited institution plus transcripts from all other schools attended. Unofficial transcripts can be submitted through the online application. Official ones will be required if admitted.

Copy of GRE scores

Letter of Intent describing career goals and reasons for pursuing a graduate degree at the University of Wyoming

Resume

Demonstration of teaching experience

A TOEFL score of 525 (paper-based), 197 (computer exam) or above is required for international students. Until further notice, due to COVID-19 related postponements/cancellations of TOEFL/IELTS exams, we will be accepting Duolingo scores or 110 or higher as proof of English proficiency.

Teaching Experiences: Provide a detailed description of your teaching experiences including how many years you have taught as well as what grades and/or subjects you have taught. Describe crucial aspects of your teaching experience and how you have developed as a teacher as a result of these experiences. Finally explain how your teaching background will influence your graduate studies.

Personal Strengths: Explain what you will bring to our program and your classes that may demonstrate your ability to be a successful graduate student and ability to contribute to the learning environment.

Academic Goals: Describe in detail why you wish to pursue a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, including why you want to do so at this time and how you are planning to use the degree in the future. Include a description of specific areas of study you are interested in and include your goals for graduate study and why these goals are important?

Potential Advisor(s): If you have communicated with a professor(s) in your area of interest and/or she or he has indicated willingness to work with you on your doctorate degree program, please include her or his name in your letter.

Ideas/Content Development; and,

Organization/Structure/Mechanics/Format.

Personal Information: Name and Contact Information (Address, Phone numbers, email)

Education: Institution, City, State, Dates Attended, Major, and Degree

Work Experience: Dates, Job Title, Employer, City, State

Professional experiences such as: Publications, Presentations and Grants; Continuing Education Activities, Awards/Honors Received; Community and Volunteer Activities; Professional Memberships; other pertinent information

Preliminary exam (after coursework is completed): Guidelines determined by program, department, or committee

Program Outcomes: Written demonstration is required to show PhD outcomes are met (determined by program, department, or committee)

Dissertation (after preliminary exam): Guidelines determined by program, department, or committee

Residency (check with program area for specific requirements)