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PhD of Education in Curriculum Studies

DePaul University

  • Chicago, United States
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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DePaul University campus

About the program

Practice doctorate on leading curriculum development in schools and systems.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Explain and apply fundamental concepts in Doctor of Education in Curriculum Studies. Analyze discipline-specific problems using suitable methods and tools. Communicate findings and demonstrate skills relevant to education.

Career outcomes

  • Curriculum development leader
  • faculty position in higher education
  • policy leader

Curriculum

  • Six core courses
  • five research courses
  • one elective and five concentration courses
  • plus a capstone or dissertation. An internship is needed for superintendent licensure. Evening classes at Lincoln Park over just over three years.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • DBA and EdD need a completed master's degree
  • Joint JD programmes need first-year law credits with a minimum 3.00 GPA
  • DNP applications go through NursingCAS.

Accepted academic background

Relevant prior university degree and transcripts

Language tests

  • IELTS Academic IELTS 6.5
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Previous degree certificate
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose
  • English language proficiency evidence if required
  • Passport identification page

How to apply

  1. Review the Doctor of Education in Curriculum Studies admission requirements at DePaul University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year$56,436 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusLincoln Park Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Education
DepartmentDepartment of Education
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value86
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteDePaul University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Doctor of Education in Curriculum Studies.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2027

    366 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.