The course sequence in Curriculum Studies begins each summer. Students who are pursuing the Ed.D. in Curriculum Studies must begin taking classes in the summer.  

Prerequisites, if needed, should be taken as early as possible in the program. This may mean taking three courses for the first three semesters in the program. Registration holds are placed on students’ accounts for the Power and Schooling in the Spring semester in the program to allow advisors to oversee timely completion of prerequisites

Course Sequence

Summer #1
Theories of Educational Inquiry (core)

Inquiry and Development of Educational Practice (core)

Prerequisite Course (if needed)

Fall #1
Philosophies of Education (core)

History of American Education (core)

Prerequisite Course (if needed)

Spring #1
Power and Schooling (core)

Qualitative Research (core)

Electives/Concentration Courses

At this point in the program students move into their elected strand in the doctoral program. Students taking the Curriculum Studies Strand should take those courses identified below as CS Strand. Students taking The Teaching & Learning Strand should take those courses identified below as T&L Strand.

Summer #2
Adv Seminar in Curriculum Theory (core)

Ethical Dimensions of Education (CS Strand)

Curriculum Design and Evaluation (T & L Strand)

Electives/Concentration Courses

Fall #2

Advanced Seminar in Teaching & Learning (T & L Strand)

Advanced Seminar in Instructional Technology (T & L Strand)

History of American Curriculum (CS Strand)

Contemporary Curriculum Theorists (CS Strand)

Electives/Concentration Courses

Students continue taking concentration area courses and electives until coursework is completed.  

Students should consult with their advisor prior to registering for courses every semester.

Spring #2

Critical Analysis of Schools and Educational Practices (T & L Strand)

Doctoral Research Methods (T & L Strand)

Forms of Curriculum Inquiry (CS Strand)

Critical Readings in Curriculum (CS Strand)

Electives/Concentration Courses

Summer #3

Continue with electives/concentration courses

Fall #3

Educational Statistics I (CS Strand)

Educational Statistics II OR Advanced Qualitative Research (T&L Strand)

Continue with electives/Concentration courses

Educational Statistics I and prerequisite courses offered each semester

Students continue taking elective and concentration courses under the direction of their permanent advisor, until the POS is complete.

Completion of Coursework –  Dissertation Phase

Candidacy Exam –  Register for dissertation hours, EDUC 9999, if all coursework is complete.

Dissertation – EDUC 9999

Register for dissertation hours in the section listed with your dissertation chair.

3 credit hours must be taken each semester until graduation. (Exceptions require administrative approval. See form attached to the Student/Faculty Checklist for Ed.D. Programs: http://coe.georgiasouthern.edu/pdfs/eddfacultychecklist.pdf.)