Overview

This Curriculum and Instruction program at the University of Missouri - Kansas City offers advanced training in conducting educational research, where students are mentored in collecting data that informs educational decisions.

Prior to graduation, students successfully complete a dissertation research project in an area of interest.

Careers

Graduates of this program can pursue roles as university faculty members, school and community administrative leaders, and educational experts in policy and non-profit settings.

Potential careers:

Postsecondary education administrator
Policy expert
University professor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminars in Theories Related to Curriculum
Seminar in Multicultural Perspectives in Education
Curriculum and Instruction in Technology
Assessing the Role of Technology in Education
Applied Quantitative Research in Education
Qualitative Research Theory and Design in Educational Settings

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kansas City, United States

Disciplines

Education Instructional Design View 44 other PhDs in Instructional Design in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to the Ph.D. in Education- Curriculum and Instruction Emphasis will be expected to have a Master's degree and a post-baccalaureate GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Applicants typically have prior academic training and experience in curriculum and instruction.
Prospective students must obtain the agreement of a member of the doctoral faculty in Curriculum and Instruction to serve as research advisor before they can be admitted.

The applicant must provide the following supplementary documentation:

Written recommendations from appropriate professors and practitioners in the field (selected by student).
Brief narrative stating research interest.
Sample research or scholarly writing.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

24310 USD / year

≈ 24310 USD / year
Out-of-State

24310 USD / year

≈ 24310 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9684 USD / year

≈ 9684 USD / year

Living costs

Kansas City

United States

980 - 1596 USD / month

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