Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Curriculum and Instruction, Curriculum Studies and Teacher Education

USA

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What will I learn?

The Curriculum Studies and Teacher Education specialization is designed for people who want an in-depth understanding of the issues and that are faced by curriculum and teacher education specialists, regardless of whether they are leaders in a classroom, at central office, an agency, a professional organization, the community college or the university. The program provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding of the philosophical, cultural, ethical, political, and historical contexts that influence curriculum design, development, delivery, and evaluation.

Modes of Delivery

Offered: face-to-face or online

Career Opportunities With This Degree

A Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction may prepare you to work as a teacher, trainer, or education researcher. The degree can also lead to work in academia, government and business. It can also lead to a teaching career at the university level. If you are an EC-12 teacher, a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction may provide opportunities for leadership roles as curriculum and instructional leaders in your school or district. This degree will provide coursework in research methods, statistics, and policy. These areas are highly valued in government agencies and businesses. Large corporations often have their own education departments and have needs for curriculum designers and trainers.

Which department am I in?

College of Education

Study options

Full Time (63 Hours)

Tuition fees
$15,848.00 (13,37,158) per year
Tuition and fees are based on the minimum full-time load of 18 hours per academic year (9 hours per long term). The actual cost of attendance will vary based on hours taken per semester and additional course- and program-specific fees. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with their department how many hours will be required to take each semester and to plan accordingly.
Start date

September 2025

Venue

College of Education

Texas Tech University,

3002 18th Street,

LUBBOCK,

Texas,

79409, United States

Full Time (7 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$16,180.00 (13,65,170) per year
Living Expenses - 14170 (Per year)
Start date

August 2025

Venue

Texas Tech University

2500 Broadway,

LUBBOCK,

Texas,

79409, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

The applicant must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or its equivalent from a foreign institution.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - The minimum TOEFL score required is 79.

International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) - The minimum IELTS required score is an overall band score of 6.5 on the Academic version.

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - The minimum required PTE Academic score is 60.

Cambridge C2 Proficiency Test (Cambridge CPE) - The minimum required Cambridge CPE grade is a score of 180 or above.

Cambridge C1 Advanced Proficiency Test (Cambridge CAE) - The minimum required Cambridge CAE grade is a score of 175 or above.

Recommended deadlines for international students are as follows:

January 15 for Fall and Summer semesters

July 15 for Spring semesters

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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