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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [Archived]

Curriculum and Instruction Ph.D. (CIMT)

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(72 credits minimum)

The program leading to the doctor of philosophy degree in curriculum and instruction is designed to prepare students for positions of educational leadership and research in public schools, colleges and universities, and governmental agencies. The program requires the student to successfully complete a minimum of 72 credits of graduate work beyond the bachelor’s degree and to write and defend a doctoral dissertation (18 credits minimum) as prescribed in the regulations of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies. The areas of specialization are athletic training, early childhood education, educational technology, elementary education, English education, history education, language education, literacy education, mathematics education, secondary education, science education, special education, sport management, post-secondary teaching and learning, and technology and engineering education.

Research Tool Proficiency

All doctoral students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in appropriate research tools. Consult with the program coordinator or department chairperson for additional information on this program’s research tool requirement.

Admission to Candidacy

Students may apply for admission to candidacy after any provisions or conditions that may have been attached to admission to the program have been removed. Additionally, all the standards of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies must be met. Refer to that section of this Catalog for details.

Retention

A student whose grade point average falls below the B+ equivalency level will be placed on probation, suspended from graduate study, or dismissed from the College of Graduate and Professional Studies. The dean of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies, in accordance with the regulations of the department and the College of Graduate and Professional Studies, will make decisions in such matters. A student who is suspended from graduate study or dismissed from the College of Graduate and Professional Studies may request a review of the case by the Graduate Student Appeals Committee of the Graduate Council.

Dissertation

An acceptable dissertation on a topic or problem relating to the student’s area of specialization is required for completion of degree requirements. Course credit associated with the dissertation requirement is 18 credits as a minimum although more credits may be completed.  Students must remain continuously enrolled (fall and spring semesters) during the dissertation period.  Summer enrollment is only required if the final dissertation defense occurs in a summer term.

Time Limitation

Generally, the doctor of philosophy must be completed within a total of nine years after admission to the program and within six years after admission to candidacy for the degree.

Degree Requirements:

A. Foundational Studies (6 credits minimum):

To develop competencies through understanding of contributions from philosophical, sociological, historical, and psychological foundations of education. Courses: 

 

Doctoral Level Foundations Course (3 credits)

Foundations Specific Elective (3 credits)

 

Note: For students with a concentration in Athletic Training, the Foundation Specific Elective (3 credits) shall be ATTR 726, Administration of Health Care, or approved substitute

B. Inquiry Studies (12 credits minimum):

To develop required competency in statistics, measurement, and research in education. Note: For students with a concentration in Athletic Training, ATTR 691, Research Methods (3 credits) or approved substitute, shall be substituted for CIMT 610, Research in Education.

Choose one from the following groups (minimum grade of “B” required in each group:

or

C. Core Area—Curriculum and Instruction (24 credits minimum):

To provide the knowledge and understanding essential to every specialist in curriculum, instruction, and supervision.

Content specific and/or recommended directed electives (6 credits):

Note: For students with a concentration in Athletic Training, ATTR 725, Athletic Training Educator (3 credits) or approved substitute, shall be used in place of one of the electives.

D. Area of Concentration (24 credits minimum):

To enable the student to develop either (a) further study in curriculum, instruction, or supervision, or (b) a specialized program emphasizing an academic area as appears below.  

Approved concentrations (If a course or set of courses is required, that notation appears with the area of concentration.)

Athletic Training Education

The Concentration in Athletic Training builds from knowledge and skills possessed by clinical scholars in athletic training. The concentration provides emphases in curriculum and instruction for individuals who seek to provide leadership and innovation in the instruction of Athletic Training at the post-secondary level. Note: Substitutions for approved courses results from a consultation between the student, program advisor, and concentration advisor.

Early Childhood Education

Curriculum determined in consultation with advisor.

Educational Technology

Curriculum determined in consultation with advisor.

Elementary Education

Curriculum determined in consultation with advisor.

English Education

A balance of course work in the three main subdivisions of English studies (literature, language, composition/rhetoric) is required in this area. Specific courses in the Department of English provide students with an overview of English studies: English 510 or 600 (chosen in consultation with the advisor), and English 635, and English 685. Other English course requirements in this area are broadly defined, allowing students to specialize in composition or an area of literature.

History Education

Courses in the area of application must include at least one two-course sequence (6 credits) from Section 1, a minimum of 3 credits (History 650 required) and a maximum of 9 credits from Section 2, a minimum of 3 credits from Section 3, and a minimum of 3 credits from Section 4.

 

Section 1

a. History 620, Proseminar: The United States 3 credits, and History 621, Seminar: The United States 3 credits

b. History 660, Proseminar: Modern Europe 3 credits, and History 661, Seminar: Modern Europe 3 credits

c. History 670, Proseminar: The Wider World 3 credits, and History 671, Seminar: The Wider World 3 credits

 

Section 2

a. History 650, Historical Method and Theory 3 credits

b. Social Sciences 604, Improving Social Science Instruction 2-3 credits

c. Social Sciences 605, Seminar in Social Studies Education 1-6 credits

d. Social Sciences 606, Social Studies Curriculum 2-3 credits

e. Social Sciences 607, Instructional Materials in Social Studies 2-3 credits

f. Social Sciences 608, Readings in Social Science Education 1-3 credits

 

Section 3

a. History 622, Seminar on Popular Movements in the United States I 3 credits

b. History 623, Proseminar: Topics in United States History 3 credits

c. History 690, History Workshop 1-6 credits

d. History 695, Readings in History 2-3 credits

 

Section 4

a. History 720, Major Issues in United States History 3 credits

b. History 782, Major Issues in World History 3 credits

Language Education

Curriculum determined in consultation with advisor.

Literacy Education

The concentration in literacy education requires a minimum of 24 graduate credits in the fields of literacy education. Students complete:

Mathematics Education

Curriculum determined in consultation with advisor.

Post-Secondary Teaching and Learning

Curriculum determined in consultation with advisor. Recommended courses include:

Science Education

The concentration in science education requires a minimum of 24 graduate credits across the fields of science (earth and environmental, biology, chemistry, and physics) and science education. Students may complete credits by selecting courses across the disciplines in science but must also complete 6 credits from:

Secondary Education

Curriculum determined in consultation with advisor.

Special Education

The concentration in special education requires 24 graduate credits in the field of special education. Students take 12 credits from:

Sport Management

The concentration in sport management requires a minimum of 24 graduate credits in the field of sport management. Students will complete:

Technology and Engineering Education

Curriculum determined in consultation with advisor.

E. Related Studies (0-6 credits):

Courses from content areas may be selected to enhance special competencies in the area of specialization. Independent study, field experiences, and internship assignments are utilized in this program as a means for achieving thorough preparation and competence. The final program for each student is cooperatively developed by the student, the advisor, and the doctoral committee.

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