Doctor of Education (EdD)

The EdD program in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction is designed to develop educational leaders with a strong set of research skills, particularly as such skills are used to  conduct place-based, applied research in support of communities, schools, teachers, and leaders in higher education. Ed.D. program graduates take faculty positions in Colleges of Education, leadership positions in pre-K-12 schools, and various administrative positions in governmental agencies, such as the Alabama State Department of Education.

In accordance with our accreditation agency, the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP), the following information is provided on this website.

EdD Coordinator: Dr. Alison Hooper

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The PhD program in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction is designed to develop scholars with the skills required to independently conduct research in a wide range of educational settings. The courses and programs embody a comprehensive variety of interests and orientations available to researchers in the field of education.

PhD Coordinator: Dr. Karen Spector