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PhD of Curriculum and Instruction

University of Houston

  • Houston, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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University of Houston campus

About the program

A 30-credit non-licensure M.Ed. With four concentrations.

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

  • 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

  • Bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a recognised equivalent
  • Requirements set by each programme.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a recognised equivalent.

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme requirements and deadline on the Graduate School deadlines page. Deadlines are set by each programme. Apply online to the programme. Upload degree records
  2. Statement
  3. CV and recommendation letters
  4. Plus English proof (TOEFL iBT 79
  5. IELTS 5
  6. Duolingo 105 or PTE Academic . Receive the offer from the programme. Get the I-20 using the Graduate School I-20 funds calculator and apply for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$16,452 USD
Application fee$90 USD
Deposit$3,300 USD

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Education
DepartmentCurriculum and Instruction
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value66
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteThe provider lists scholarship opportunities. Programme eligibility, Intake coverage and award value depend on the specific scholarship rules.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.