Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction - Language, Diversity and Literacy Studies

The Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction focuses on curricular issues as a field of inquiry and develops strengths in the areas of understanding and addressing the complex and multiple questions that influence curriculum theory, design, development, delivery, assessment, and evaluation. The primary goal of this program is to prepare curriculum leaders, researchers, and professors with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to analyze, construct, and evaluate curricula in ways that create optimal learning conditions for all learners. This comprehensive preparation will enable graduates to examine unconscious assumptions and identify complex challenges associated with working in schools and other institutions in a multicultural democracy. Consequently, particular attention is devoted to the philosophical, theoretical, historical, cultural, ethical, and political constructs and assumptions that affect curricula, including courses and programs. The Language, Diversity & Literacy Studies track is designed to create scholars who are critically committed to empowering and advocating for linguistically and culturally diverse individuals and communities. Graduates of this program will experience collaborative, participative, and innovative research that leads to knowledge and understanding of language and literacy studies from multiple perspectives (cultural, historical, linguistical, and literary).

GRE scores are required for this program. Teacher's certification and teaching experience preferred.
The Ph.D. program in Curriculum and Instruction requires a completed master's degree in the field of education or cognate areas of study from an accredited higher education institution in the United States or equivalent higher education institution in another country.
Other required documents:
Your resume (curriculum vita)
An applicant statement in which you discuss your academic background, work experience, personal insights that led you to the decision to pursue this degree, and academic goals that you want to accomplish. Please describe your research interests and, if possible, names of faculty members who may serve as research advisors.
A sample of your scholarly writing
Three letters of recommendation that have been written within the last year. (As you complete your application, you will be given web addresses, which you pass to each of your recommenders to make their recommendation for you).
TOEFL - The minimum TOEFL score required is 550 (paper-based version) or 79 (internet-based version).
IELTS - The minimum IELTS required score is an overall band score of 6.5 on the Academic version