The Department of Learning and Teaching offers the doctor of education degree in the following programs:
Early Childhood/Elementary Education *
Language Education
Literacy Education
Mathematics Education
Science Education
The
doctor of education degree programs prepare individuals to take
leadership roles in their area of study. All programs combine
substantial work in the program area with courses in research methods
and in educational foundations. Some programs may also require course
work in departments of arts and sciences. Upon successful completion of
a qualifying examination designed to assess the breadth and depth of
students` knowledge in their field, students work with their advisers
to develop and execute their dissertation project.
Sample Degree Requirements (Minimum of 72 Credits)
Foundations of education (9)
Area of specialization (30)
Research (9)
Qualifying examination
Dissertation study (24)
