EdD in Learning, Teaching and Curriculum
Degree Requirements
The EdD in Learning, Teaching and Curriculum requires completion of a minimum of 72 credit hours above the bachelor's. Students admitted in the program must have a master's in an appropriate field that will contribute up to 30 hours of coursework into the program. The program is designed to be completed in 3 years.
Coursework includes core education courses, research courses, electives and internships.
| Core Courses (9 Hours) | ||
| LTC 8900 | Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction (Research in Teaching-Even Fall semester) | 1-3 |
| LTC 9050 | Curriculum Theories (Odd Fall semester) | 3 |
| LTC 8900 | Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction (Reading & Writing Academic Research -Summer semester, prior to comprehensive exam) | 1-3 |
| Research (9-12 hours) | ||
| ESC_PS 7170 | Introduction to Applied Statistics | 3 |
| LTC 8957 | Qualitative Methods in Educational Research I | 3 |
| ESC_PS 8850 | Quantitative Foundations in Educational Research (or equivalent as approved by advisor) | 3 |
| LTC 8900 | Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction (Applied Qualitative Research for Clinical Settings -Core/Required, or equivalent as approved by advisor) | 1-3 |
| Comprehensive Exam/Dissertation (9 hours) | ||
| LTC 8910 | Individual Research (Fall of Year 3) | 3 |
| LTC 9090 | Research in Curriculum and Instruction (Spring of Year 3) | 6 |
Admissions Requirements
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as early in the process as possible. Applications can take 6-8 weeks to complete through the procedures and processing system. Every reasonable effort will be made to process the application for the semester requested.
- Completion of an appropriate baccalaureate degree with a GPA of 3.0 or better
- Evidence of at least 2 years of successful experience in an appropriate field
Applicants can submit all required materials and information through the Graduate School's online application system.
Required Application Materials:
- Unofficial transcripts of all prior coursework
- Statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation (minimum 3 letters; confidential and sent through the online application system)
- Personal Data Sheet
- Official English Proficiency scores (if applicable)
Confirmation Materials (required to finalize admission upon acceptance, sent to the Graduate School):
- Official transcripts
- Any additional required information
The LTC graduate program cannot assure admission to all applicants who meet minimum standards specified for the degree program. Resource constraints do not permit the admission of all qualified applicants.
A committee of faculty reviews the credentials of each applicant. It is the responsibility of this committee to exercise professional judgment related to the criteria that applicants must meet in order to be considered for admission to the program.
Admission Contact Information
Caitlin Rosbach
rosbachc@missouri.edu
303 Townsend Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
573-882-3742