Atlanta,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
EdD in Curriculum and Instruction - Early Childhood and Elementary Education in Atlanta United States | Georgia State University
Georgia State University
|
Atlanta United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,246
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Education program at Georgia State University in curriculum and instruction transforms experienced educators into visionary leaders and curriculum experts, equipping them with advanced skills in educational equity advocacy, curriculum design theory, and instructional leadership.
This rigorous Ed.D. program fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, deepening the connection between educational theory, research, and real-world application. Graduates emerge as influential scholar-practitioners committed to advancing social justice and equal educational opportunities across all levels of the education system. Through research-based, interdisciplinary coursework, students engage in critical examination, theoretical exploration, constructive dialogue, and innovative problem-solving to address diverse educational challenges in curriculum development and teaching methodologies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
When applying to the curriculum & Instruction, Ed.D. program, you will need to submit several documents for review.
Online application
Goals statement (upload with the application)
Resume (upload with the application)
Two professional letters of reference (upload with the application)
Writing Sample (professional writing sample: may be print or electronic publication, previous course paper or thesis, professional blog series, etc.)
Must have at least one master's or Ed.S. degree in education or closely related field (at least one degree must be in area of concentration or applicant must have substantial years teaching in area of concentration)
Must have three years teaching experience (students who plan to pursue the curriculum and instruction certification and certificate upgrades must have at least a T4 teaching certificate upload teaching certificate to application)
Official Transcript(s): minimum 3.30 graduate GPA required for admission, submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically. In addition, if English is not the primary language, official TOEFL or IETLS scores must be submitted to Georgia State University. TOEFL scores should be submitted using school code 5251 and IETLS scores can be submitted by selecting Georgia State University Graduate Admissions. Applicants must submit a minimum TOEFL score of 79 or a minimum IETLS score of 6.5 for graduate admission. Applicants who completed a degree within the United States, will not be required to take the English proficiency exam. For additional questions regarding international credentials, please contact your college admission advisor directly.
Online application
Goals statement (upload with the application)
Resume (upload with the application)
Two professional letters of reference (upload with the application)
Writing Sample (professional writing sample: may be print or electronic publication, previous course paper or thesis, professional blog series, etc.)
Must have at least one master's or Ed.S. degree in education or closely related field (at least one degree must be in area of concentration or applicant must have substantial years teaching in area of concentration)
Must have three years teaching experience (students who plan to pursue the curriculum and instruction certification and certificate upgrades must have at least a T4 teaching certificate upload teaching certificate to application)
Official Transcript(s): minimum 3.30 graduate GPA required for admission, submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically. In addition, if English is not the primary language, official TOEFL or IETLS scores must be submitted to Georgia State University. TOEFL scores should be submitted using school code 5251 and IETLS scores can be submitted by selecting Georgia State University Graduate Admissions. Applicants must submit a minimum TOEFL score of 79 or a minimum IETLS score of 6.5 for graduate admission. Applicants who completed a degree within the United States, will not be required to take the English proficiency exam. For additional questions regarding international credentials, please contact your college admission advisor directly.
Tuition
USD
24,246