Education, Ed.D., Concentration in Curriculum and Instruction

Required Courses

Program Knowledge Base

1. EDCI 5600

   Contemporary Issues and

   As published: “Contemporary Issues and Education Trends”
   3
2. EDCI 5730

   Learning and Cognition
   3
3. EDAD 5650

   Educational Leader as

   As published: “Educational Leader as Communicator”
   3
4. EDAD 5720

   Educational Leader as Change

   As published: “Educational Leader as Change Agent”
   3
5. EDRE 5660

   Dissertation/Thesis Prospectus

   As published: “Dissertation/Thesis Prospectus Writing”
   3

Advanced Research Courses

1. EDRE 5600

   Introduction to Quantitative

   As published: “Introduction to Quantitative Research”
   3
2. EDRE 5610

   Group Comparison Research
   3
3. EDRE 5620

   Correlational Research
   3
4. EDRE 5630

   Educational Research IV

   As published: “Educational Research IV: Multivariate Research”
   3
5. EDRE 5640

   Introduction to Qualitative LDT ()

   As published: “Introduction to Qualitative Research”
   3
6. EDRE 5550

   Action Research
   3

Practicum/Internship

1. EDCI 5580

   Internship (Register for

   As published: “Internship”
   1-8

Curriculum and Instruction Specialization

1. EDCI 5790

   Learning Theories and

   As published: “Learning Theories and Instructional Principles”
   3
2. EDCI 5800

   Curriculum Development
   3

Dissertation Credits

1. EDCI 5980

   Dissertation Research
   1-12

Final (Applied) Project Options

1. A dissertation of practice is original practice-based empirical research with data collection expected from primary sources.

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2. A case study is a descriptive, exploratory, or explanatory analysis of a person, group, or event. Thomas (2011, p. 354) offered the following definition of case study: “Case studies are analysis of persons, events, decisions, periods, projects, policies, institutions, or others systems that are studied holistically by one of more methods.”

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3. This type of inquiry involves individual or a small group of students working together on a single project under the guidance of a faculty member. Data can be obtained from primary or secondary sources.

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4. A documentary is an in-depth and extensive study with an analysis presented in video form accompanied by a written summary of the purpose and outcome.

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5. A full-length research manuscript must be submitted to a refereed mid- or top-tier national or international scholarly journal.

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6. A program evaluation report typically uses both qualitative and quantitative research methods to examine and collect data on a current program that is in place in a school or another organization.

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Additional Information

1. 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.

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2. Recent GRE scores.

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3. 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.

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4. Academic Resume/Curriculum Vitae

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5. Transcripts

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6. TOEFL/IELTS scores (for international, non-native English speaking applicants). 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.

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

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8. 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.

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

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10. Minimum 3.000 GPA on a 4.000 scale on the applicant’s bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, plus transcripts from all other schools attended.

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11. GRE minimum score of Verbal:153, Quantitative:144.

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12. TOEFL score of 540 (paperbased), 76 (internet exam) or IELTS score of 6.5 or above are required for international, non-native English speaking applicants. 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.

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