• Offering Campuses
• Program Overview
• Eligibility for Licensure
• Program Learning Outcomes
• Admission Requirements
• Graduation Requirements
• Program Requirements
• Gainful Employment Information  

Offering Campuses

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Argosy University, Atlanta; Argosy University, Phoenix; Argosy University, Sarasota*; Argosy University, Tampa

Note:

Campuses with an asterisk ( * ) are currently not accepting new students effective July 2, 2018. If you are interested in an Argosy University program of study at another location or online, please call (855) 758-5664.

Program Overview

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The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Curriculum and Instruction degree program is designed to prepare educators as change agents and leaders in the P-12 setting who engage actively in their communities, using appropriate pedagogy and technology to foster the development of global citizens. This program does not lead to certification or credential endorsement.

Eligibility for Licensure

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The Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction degree program is not intended to lead to certification or licensure.

Argosy University, Atlanta Students

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The programs offered through Argosy University, Atlanta College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States. Further, due to recent rule changes by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC), students must meet program completion deadlines and rules issued by the PSC in order to be eligible for possible certification upgrade.

Program Learning Outcomes

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Program Learning Outcome One: Commitment to Student Learning
1.a Evaluate developmentally appropriate practices regarding individual academic and socio cultural differences for optimal student learning.

Program Learning Outcome Two: Knowledge of Pedagogy
2.a Apply relevant research method(s) to plan, implement and evaluate curricular and instructional practices that support improved teaching and learning.
2.b Use and disseminate data to guide school improvement efforts, implementation, assessment, and resource allocation.

Program Learning Outcome Three: Promoting teaching and learning
3.a Evaluate and implement appropriate strategies to ensure positive and engaging learning environments.

Program Learning Outcome Four: Self-Assessment
4.a Practice and promote personal and professional development plans using self-assessment processes.

Program Learning Outcome Five: Collaboration with Community
5.a Work collaboratively with various constituencies to develop local and global perspectives to further educational success and productive citizenship.

Program Learning Outcome Six: Research and Scholarly Application
6.a Investigate and contribute evidence based research to address current P-12 education issues.

Admission Requirements

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• A master’s degree in education or an aligned field from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Education, or an appropriately certified foreign institution
• A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) in work leading to the master’s degree and in any subsequent graduate study
• A minimum score on an Argosy University pre-approved English language proficiency test is required for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction as specified in Section Five, Admission Policies, “English Language Proficiency Policy .”
• An initial teaching certificate and/or current experience working in the P-12 setting with students
• A criminal background check or fingerprint check
   –OR–
• Submission of evidence (typically a copy of a teaching certificate/license) of current criminal background or fingerprint check

All applications for admission must be submitted to the Admissions Department. An admissions representative is available to help interested applicants complete the following required documentation:

• Completed Application for Admission Form
• Official transcripts from the institution that conferred the master’s degree and any institutions where graduate coursework was subsequently taken. Bachelor’s level transcripts are not required.
• Prior to matriculation applicants will be required to submit a personal/professional goal statement (the statement is used for advisement purposes and does not become part of the academic file).

Graduation Requirements

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Students are eligible for graduation from the EdD in Curriculum and Instruction degree program when the following requirements are met:

• Satisfactory completion of all requirements in the program of study developed in consultation with the advisor
• Satisfactory completion of 60 credit hours beyond the master’s degree that includes
  • 21 credit hours of core courses
  • 12 credit hours of research courses
  • 3 credit hours of elective courses
  • 12 credit hours of concentration courses
  • 12 credit hours of doctoral research courses 
• A minimum grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0), and a grade of “B-” or better in all required courses.
• Satisfactory performance on the Doctoral Qualifying Examination
• Successful completion and defense of the Doctoral Research Project
• Completion of these requirements within seven years of matriculation into the program
• A completed Petition to Graduate submitted to campus administration

Program Requirements

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Students enrolled in the EdD in Curriculum and Instruction degree program are required to complete 60 credit hours distributed as follows: core course requirements, 21 credit hours; research requirements, 12 credit hours; elective requirements, 3 credit hours; concentration requirements, 12 credit hours; doctoral research requirements, 12 credit hours.