Saint Louis University's School of Education is rooted in a commitment to serve the community by focusing on interdisciplinary research and innovation in teaching.
The doctoral program in curriculum and instruction at Saint Louis University is designed for individuals who work in educational settings including schools, nonprofits and community organizations who wish to deepen their knowledge of teaching and learning.
Students choose a research focus that is informed by their work as practitioners and that addresses problems of practice in education. With an emphasis on issues of social justice and educational equity, the program trains students to produce original research and advocate for educational change.
This program emphasizes the tools of research and the interplay of theory and practice in education. The degree requires the completion of 30-36 credits of course work, 12 credits of dissertation research, a comprehensive written examination, an oral examination/proposal defense, and a public presentation and defense of the dissertation.
Possible career paths for graduates with advanced degrees in curriculum and instruction include faculty positions in colleges and universities, positions in research institutes and organizations, curriculum coordinator, teacher educator, educational outreach coordinator, nonprofit specialist, special educator and adult educator.
All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students along with the following:
Please note that application deadlines for this program differ for international students.
A committee reviews each application.
Domestic students should apply for the fall semester by June 15 and for the spring semester by Nov. 1. International students should apply by May 1 for the fall semester and by Oct. 1 for the spring semester.
For priority consideration for graduate assistantships, applicants should complete their applications by January 15.
For more information, visit the student financial services office online at https://www.slu.edu/financial-aid
Code | Title | Credits |
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Curriculum and Instruction | ||
Select nine credits of the following: | 9 | |
Seminar in Instruction | ||
The Supervision Process in Elementary School | ||
or EDI 6320 | The Supervision Process in Secondary School | |
Elementary School Curriculum | ||
or EDI 6420 | Secondary School Curriculum | |
or EDI 6430 | Middle School Curriculum | |
Curriculum Development | ||
Curriculum Theory | ||
Special Study for Written Comprehensive Exams | ||
Electives | ||
Select three of the following: | 9 | |
Advanced Educational Psychology | ||
Foundations of Urban Education | ||
Advanced Growth and Development | ||
Foundations of Doctoral Study | ||
History of American Education from 1865 | ||
Education in American Culture | ||
Teaching Reading: Contemporary Issues & Practices | ||
Models of Teaching | ||
EDI 6480 | Seminar in Curriculum | |
Principles of Assessment for Education Settings | ||
Research Courses | ||
Introductory Research Courses | 3-9 | |
Advanced Research Courses | 6 | |
EDR 6970 | Research Topics in Education | 3 |
Dissertation Research | ||
EDR 6990 | Dissertation Research | 12 |
Total Credits | 42-48 |
Students must complete master’s level graduate research coursework as prerequisites for advanced research courses. Students are required to successfully complete the following three research courses. Up to six credits may be waived based on students' prior coursework.
Code | Title | Credits |
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EDR 5000 | General Research Methods for Education | 3 |
EDR 5100 | Intro to Inferential Stats: Ed | 3 |
EDR 5400 | Qualitative Research in Education | 3 |
Students choose 6 credits of research electives from either the qualitative or quantitative focus (see lists below)
Code | Title | Credits |
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Qualitative Research Focus (choose two courses from the following:) | ||
Evaluation of Education Programs | ||
Professional Writing | ||
Advanced Qual Research for Ed | ||
Designing Mixed Methods Research | ||
Special Topics | ||
Quantitative Research Focus (choose two courses from the following:) | ||
Research Design and Analysis | ||
Intermediate Applied Statistics for Education | ||
Single Subject Experimental Research Design | ||
Multilevel Regression Models | ||
Designing Mixed Methods Research |
Students must pass a comprehensive written examination,
Students must pass an oral examination/proposal defense, and
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
Year One | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
EDI 6550 | Principles of Assessment for Education Settings | 3 |
EDR 5000 | General Research Methods for Education (if not already completed as a prerequisite) | 0-3 |
Credits | 3-6 | |
Spring | ||
EDI 6410 |
Elementary School Curriculum or Secondary School Curriculum or Middle School Curriculum |
3 |
EDR 5400 | Qualitative Research in Education (if not already completed as a prerequisite) | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Summer | ||
EDR 5100 | Intro to Inferential Stats: Ed (if not already completed as a prerequisite) | 0-3 |
Credits | 0-3 | |
Year Two | ||
Fall | ||
EDI 6460 | Curriculum Theory | 3 |
Content elective OR research elective (see below) | 3 | |
Credits | 6 | |
Spring | ||
EDI 6450 | Curriculum Development | 3 |
Content elective OR research elective (see below) | 3 | |
Credits | 6 | |
Year Three | ||
Fall | ||
Content elective OR research elective (see below) | 3 | |
Content elective OR research elective (see below) | 3 | |
Credits | 6 | |
Spring | ||
EDR 6970 | Research Topics in Education | 3 |
EDI 6950 | Special Study for Written Comprehensive Exams (Please register in your advisor’s section number.) | 0 |
Credits | 3 | |
Year Four | ||
Fall | ||
EDR 6990 | Dissertation Research (Please register in your advisor’s section number.) | 6 |
Credits | 6 | |
Spring | ||
EDR 6990 | Dissertation Research (Please register in your advisor’s section number.) | 6 |
Credits | 6 | |
Total Credits | 42-48 |
Year One | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
EDR 5000 | General Research Methods for Education | 3 |
EDF 6000 | Foundations of Doctoral Study | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Spring | ||
EDI 6460 | Curriculum Theory | 3 |
EDI 6450 | Curriculum Development | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Summer | ||
EDR 6100 | Intermediate Applied Statistics for Education | 3 |
Credits | 3 | |
Year Two | ||
Fall | ||
EDI 5600 | Models of Teaching | 3 |
EDI 6480 | Seminar in Curriculum | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Spring | ||
EDR 6970 | Research Topics in Education | 3 |
EDI 6230 | Seminar in Instruction | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Summer | ||
EDR 6400 | Advanced Qual Research for Ed | 3 |
Credits | 3 | |
Year Three | ||
Fall | ||
EDI 6950 | Special Study for Written Comprehensive Exams | 0 |
EDR 6990 | Dissertation Research | 2 |
Credits | 2 | |
Spring | ||
EDR 6990 | Dissertation Research | 2 |
Credits | 2 | |
Year Four | ||
Fall | ||
EDR 6990 | Dissertation Research | 2 |
Credits | 2 | |
Spring | ||
EDR 6990 | Dissertation Research | 2 |
Credits | 2 | |
Year Five | ||
Fall | ||
EDR 6990 | Dissertation Research | 2 |
Credits | 2 | |
Spring | ||
EDR 6990 | Dissertation Research | 2 |
Credits | 2 | |
Total Credits | 42 |
Students must complete master’s level graduate research coursework as prerequisites for advanced research courses. Students are required to successfully complete the following three research courses: EDR 5000 General Research Methods for Education (3 cr) EDR 5100 Intro to Inferential Stats: Ed (3 cr) and EDR 5400 Qualitative Research in Education (3 cr). Up to six credits may be waived based on students’ prior coursework.
24 hours of research coursework is required (including 12 hours of dissertation research)
Code | Title | Credits |
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EDR 5500 | Evaluation of Education Programs | 3 |
EDR 6000 | Professional Writing | 3 |
EDR 6400 | Advanced Qual Research for Ed | 3 |
EDR 6600 | Designing Mixed Methods Research | 3 |
Code | Title | Credits |
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EDR 6060 | Research Design and Analysis | 3 |
EDR 6100 | Intermediate Applied Statistics for Education | 3 |
EDR 6500 | Multilevel Regression Models | 3 |
EDR 6600 | Designing Mixed Methods Research | 3 |
Code | Title | Credits |
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EDF 5300 | Advanced Educational Psychology | 3 |
EDF 5600 | Foundations of Urban Education | 3 |
EDF 5700 | Advanced Growth and Development | 3 |
EDF 6650 | Seminar: History of American Education | 3 |
EDI 5390 | Teaching Reading: Contemporary Issues & Practices | 3 |
EDI 5600 | Models of Teaching | 3 |
EDI 6230 | Seminar in Instruction 1 | 3 |
EDI 6550 | Principles of Assessment for Education Settings | 3 |
EPE 5050 | Proseminar on Ed Research | 3 |
EPE 5250 | Contemporary Issues in Education Policy | 3 |
For additional admission questions, please contact:
Saint Louis University School of Education
314-977-3292
slued@slu.edu