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PhD of Curriculum and Instruction
- Baton Rouge, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A 30-credit non-licensure M.Ed. With four concentrations.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Curriculum and Instruction. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- Educational agencies and museums
- Government positions
- International or private schools
- Government positions with the CIA
- FBI or NASA
Curriculum
- 30 credits with core graduate coursework then one of four concentrations: curriculum and instruction
- Educational leadership
- Special education or STEM. Non-licensure
- So careers extend beyond classrooms. Courses are on campus
- Hybrid or online
- There is an individualised capstone with an optional research component.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Conferred bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution
- 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the previous degree or last 60 credit hours
- Programmes add their own requirements (GRE/GMAT
- Letters
- Statement).
- 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (previous degree or last 60 credit hours).
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Conferred bachelor's (or master's) degree from an accredited institution, Programmes add their own requirements.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- TOEFL PBT 550
- PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Research Proposal (if required).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $30,168 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Baton Rouge main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Human Sciences & Education |
| Department | Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
321 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $30,168 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,627 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, TOEFL PBT 550, PTE Academic 59, Duolingo 110.