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Curriculum and Instruction, Ph.D.
Saint Louis University, St. Louis, United States
48 monthsProgram duration
1,310 USDTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
Education and TrainingMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Students choose a research focus that is informed by their work as practitioners and that addresses problems of practice in education. With an emphasis on issues of social justice and educational equity, the program prepares students to produce original research and advocate for educational change.
Curriculum Overview
This doctoral program emphasizes the tools of research and the interplay of theory and practice in education. The degree requires the completion of 30-36 credits of coursework, 12 credits of dissertation research, a comprehensive written examination, an oral examination/proposal defense, and a public presentation and defense of the dissertation.
Program overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Students choose a research focus that is informed by their work as practitioners and that addresses problems of practice in education. With an emphasis on issues of social justice and educational equity, the program prepares students to produce original research and advocate for educational change.
Curriculum Overview
This doctoral program emphasizes the tools of research and the interplay of theory and practice in education. The degree requires the completion of 30-36 credits of coursework, 12 credits of dissertation research, a comprehensive written examination, an oral examination/proposal defense, and a public presentation and defense of the dissertation.
Admission requirements
Important Dates
Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
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Arts and Humanities (6)
Art History, B.A.
Bachelor of Arts in Music (Fine and Performing Arts)
Catholic Studies, B.A.
English, B.A.
English, B.A. to English, M.A. Accelerated Program
English, B.A. to Law, J.D. Accelerated Program
French, B.A.
French, B.A. to M.A. Accelerated Program
General Studies, B.A.
Greek & Latin Language and Literature, B.A.
History, B.A.
History, B.A. to Law, J.D. Accelerated Program
Music, B.A.
Philosophy for Ministry, B.A.
Philosophy for Ministry, B.A. (Archdiocesan)
Philosophy for Ministry, B.S.
Philosophy, B.A.
Philosophy, B.A. to Law, J.D. Accelerated Program
Spanish, B.A.
Spanish, B.A. to M.A. Accelerated Program
Studio Art, B.A.
Theatre, B.A.
Business and Management (6)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting
Business Technology Management, B.S.
Entrepreneurship, B.S.
Finance, B.S.
International Business, B.S.
Leadership and Organizational Behavior, B.A.
Leadership and Organizational Development, B.A. to M.A. Accelerated Program
Marketing, B.S.
Sports Business, B.S.
Engineering and Technology (6)
Analytics, Bachelor's to Master's Accelerated Program
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aerospace engineering
Civil Engineering, B.S.
Computer Engineering, B.S.
Computer Information Systems, B.S.
Computer Science, B.A.
Computer Science, B.A. to Artificial Intelligence, M.S. Accelerated Program
Computer Science, B.A. to Computer Science, M.S. Accelerated Program
Computer Science, B.A. to Software Engineering, M.S. Accelerated Program
Computer Science, B.S.
Computer Science, B.S. to Artificial Intelligence, M.S. Accelerated Program
Computer Science, B.S. to Computer Science, M.S. Accelerated Program
Computer Science, B.S. to Software Engineering, M.S. Accelerated Program
Cybersecurity, Bachelor's to M.S. Accelerated Program
Data Science, B.S.
Data Science, B.S. to Artificial Intelligence, M.S. Accelerated Program
Data Science, B.S. to Bioinformatics & Computational Biology, M.S. Accelerated Program
Data Science, B.S. to Computer Science, M.S. Accelerated Program
Data Science, B.S. to Software Engineering, M.S. Accelerated Program
Double Major of Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Double Major of Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering, B.S.
Engineering, B.S. to Engineering, M.S. Accelerated Program
Information Systems, Bachelor's to M.S. Accelerated Program
Mechanical Engineering, B.S.
Project Management, B.S.
Project Management, Bachelor's to M.S. Accelerated Program
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Bachelor of Arts in Bioethics and Health Studies
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry to Master of Science in Chemical Biology Accelerated Program
Biology, B.A.
Biology, B.S.
Biology, B.S. to M.A. in Chemical Biology Accelerated Program
Biology, B.S. to Pharmacy, Pharm.D. Accelerated Program
Biomedical Engineering, B.S.
Chemical Biology and Pharmacology, B.S.
Emergency Management, B.S.
Exercise Science, B.S.
Health Management, B.S.
Health Management, B.S. to Health Administration, M.H.A. Accelerated Program
Health Sciences, B.S.
Health Sciences, B.S. to Pharmacy, Pharm.D. Accelerated Program
Health Sciences, Health Information Management, B.S. to Health Administration, M.H.A. Accelerated Program
Health Sciences, Health Information Management, B.S. to Health Data Science, M.S. Accelerated Program
Health Sciences, Health Information Management, B.S. to Law, J.D. Accelerated Program
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, B.S.
Master of Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.)
Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.
Medical Sciences, B.S.
Neuroscience, B.S.
Nuclear Medicine Technology, B.S.
Nursing, B.S.
Nursing, B.S. (Accelerated)
Nursing, B.S. (RN to B.S.N.)
Nutrition and Dietetics, B.S.
Psychology, B.A.
Psychology, B.S.
Radiation Therapy, B.S.
Natural Sciences (6)
Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry
Biostatistics, B.S.
Biostatistics, B.S. to Biostatistics and Health Analytics, M.S. Accelerated Program
Chemistry, B.A.
Chemistry, B.A. & Chemical Engineering, B.S. (Washington University) Dual Degree
Chemistry, B.S.
Environmental Science, B.S.
Environmental Studies, B.A.
Geoinformatics and Geospatial Analytics, B.S.
Mathematics, B.A.
Mathematics, B.S.
Meteorology, B.S.
Physics, B.S.
Social Sciences and Management (6)
American Studies Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Program
American Studies Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Program
Athletic Training, Master of (M.A.T.)
Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies
Bachelor of Arts in American Studies
Bachelor of Arts in American Studies to Juris Doctor (J.D.) Law Accelerated Program
Bachelor of Arts in American Studies to Juris Doctor (J.D.) Law Accelerated Program
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
Communication, B.A.
Communication, B.A. to Law, J.D. Accelerated Program
Criminology and Criminal Justice, B.A.
Criminology and Criminal Justice, B.A. to J.D. Accelerated Program
Economics, B.A.
Economics, B.S.
Education, B.A.
Forensic Science, B.S.
International Studies, B.A.
Leadership and Human Resource Management, B.S.
Political Science, B.A.
Political Science, B.A. to Law, J.D. Accelerated Program
Political Science, B.A. to M.A. Accelerated Program
Public Health, B.S.
Public Health, B.S. to Public Health, M.P.H. Accelerated Program
Security and Strategic Intelligence, B.S.
Social Work, B.S.
Social Work, B.S. (Fontbonne University) to Social Work, M.S.W.
Social Work, B.S. (Lincoln University) to Social Work, M.S.W.
Sociology, B.A.
Sociology, B.A. to M.S. Accelerated Program
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, B.S.
Strategic Intelligence, Bachelor's to M.S. Accelerated Program
Teaching, B.A. (Online)
Technology and Leadership, B.S.
Theological Studies, B.A.
Theological Studies, B.A. to M.T.S. Accelerated Program
Women's and Gender Studies, B.A.
Women's and Gender Studies, B.A. to M.A. Accelerated Program
Saint Louis University's graduate programs lead to a range of academic degrees, including Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Medicine, and Doctor of Philosophy. In addition, many academic departments at SLU offer graduate certificate programs and accelerated or dual-degree options.
In all, SLU offers more than 80 post-baccalaureate and professional degree programs, with many earning national recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Graduate Schools” edition.
Focused on advanced degrees in health care, STEM, business, law, the humanities, education and more, 13 colleges, schools and centres at SLU offer master's and Ph.D. programs, both online and on the ground at our St. Louis, Missouri, and Madrid, Spain campuses.
Arts and Humanities (6)
American Studies, M.A.
English, M.A.
French, M.A.
History, M.A.
Philosophy and Theology for Ministry, M.A.
Philosophy, M.A.
Religious Education, M.A.
Spanish Education, M.A.
Spanish, M.A.
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, M.S.
Business and Management (6)
Accounting, M.Acc.
Accounting, M.Acc. & Law, J.D. Dual Degree
Analytics, M.S.
Applied Financial Economics, M.S.
Business Administration, M.B.A. & Educational Leadership, M.A., Dual Degree
Business Administration, M.B.A. & Health Administration, M.H.A. Dual Degree
Business Administration, M.B.A. & Medicine, M.D., Dual Degree
International Business, M.I.B.
Law, J.D. & Business Administration, M.B.A. Dual Degree
Project Management, M.S.
Supply Chain Management, M.S.
Engineering and Technology (6)
Artificial Intelligence, M.S.
Aviation, M.S.
Computer Science, M.S.
Cybersecurity, M.S.
Engineering, M.S.
Information Systems, M.S.
Software Engineering, M.S.
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Anatomy, M.S.
Behavioral Science and Health Equity, M.P.H.
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, M.S.
Biology, M.A.
Biology, M.S.
Biostatistics and Health Analytics, M.S.
Biostatistics, M.P.H.
Chemical Biology, M.S.
Endodontics, M.S. in Dentistry
Family Therapy, M.A.
Health Administration, M.H.A. & Law, J.D. Dual Degree
Health Data Science, M.S.
Medicine, M.D. & Public Health, M.P.H. Dual Degree
Nursing, M.S. (Accelerated)
Nursing, M.S. (Clinical Nurse Leader)
Nursing, M.S. (Nurse Practitioner)
Nutrition and Dietetics, M.S.
Nutrition and Dietetics, M.S. & Public Health, M.P.H. Dual Degree
Occupational Therapy Program
Orthodontics, M.S. in Dentistry
Pediatric Dentistry, M.S. in Dentistry
Periodontics, M.S. in Dentistry
Physician Assistant, M.M.S.
Physician Assistant, M.M.S. & Public Health, M.P.H. Dual Degree
Natural Sciences (6)
Chemical Biology, M.A.
Chemistry, M.A.
Chemistry, M.S.
Geographic Information Science, M.S.
Geoscience, M.S.
Mathematics, M.A.
Meteorology, M.S.
Social Sciences and Management (6)
American Law for Foreign Lawyers, LL.M.
Applied Behavior Analysis, M.S.
Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness, M.P.H.
Communication, M.A.
Education Principles and Practices, M.A.
Educational Leadership, M.A.
Epidemiology, M.P.H.
Global Health, M.P.H.
Health Administration, M.H.A.
Health Administration, M.H.A. (Executive)
Health Care Ethics, Ph.D. & Theology, M.A. Dual Degree (Aquinas Institute of Theology)
Health Care Management, Master of
Health Law, LL.M.
Health Management and Policy, M.P.H.
Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, M.A.
Law, J.D. & Political Science and Public Affairs, M.A. Dual Degree
Law, J.D. & Public Health, M.P.H. Dual Degree
Law, J.D. & Social Work, M.S.W. Dual Degree
Law, J.D. & Sociology, M.S. Dual Degree
Law, J.D. & Women's and Gender Studies, M.A. Dual Degree
Leadership and Organizational Development, M.A.
Maternal and Child Health, M.P.H.
Political Science and Public Affairs, M.A.
Professional Studies, Master of
Public Health Practice, M.P.H.
Public Health, M.P.H. & Social Work, M.S.W. Dual Degree
Social Work, M.S.W. in Cincinnati
Social Work, M.S.W. in Kansas City
Social Work, M.S.W. in St. Louis
Sociology, M.S.
Strategic Intelligence, M.S.
Teaching, M.A.
Theological Studies, M.T.S.
Women's and Gender Studies, M.A.
Executive MBA (2)
Business Administration, M.B.A. (Professional)
Full-Time MBA (2)
Business Administration, M.B.A. (One-Year)
Arts and Humanities (6)
American Studies, Ph.D.
English, Ph.D.
History, Ph.D.
Philosophy and Bioethics, Ph.D.
Philosophy, Ph.D.
Business and Management (6)
International Business and Marketing, Ph.D.
Engineering and Technology (6)
Aviation, Ph.D.
Computer Science, Ph.D.
Engineering, Ph.D.
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Anatomy, Ph.D.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Ph.D.
Biology, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.
Experimental Psychology, Ph.D.
Health Care Ethics, Ph.D.
Health Outcomes Research, Ph.D.
Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Ph.D.
Integrated and Applied Sciences, Ph.D.
Medical Family Therapy, Ph.D.
Medicine, M.D.
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Ph.D.
Nursing Practice, D.N.P. (Post-Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
Nursing Practice, D.N.P. (Post-Master of Science)
Nursing, Ph.D.
Pathology, Ph.D
Pharmacology and Physiology, Ph.D.
Physical Therapy, Doctor of (D.P.T)
Natural Sciences (6)
Chemistry, Ph.D.
Geoinformatics and Geospatial Analytics, Ph.D.
Geoscience, Ph.D.
Mathematics, Ph.D.
Meteorology, Ph.D.
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Curriculum and Instruction, Ph.D.
Education Policy and Equity, Ph.D.
Educational Leadership, Ed.D.
Educational Leadership, Ed.S.
Educational Leadership, Ph.D.
Higher Education Administration, Ph.D.
Law, J.D.
Law, J.D. & Health Care Ethics, Ph.D. Dual Degree
Law, J.D. (Two-Year for Foreign Lawyers)
Public Health Studies, Ph.D.
Public and Social Policy, Ph.D.
Social Work, Ph.D.
Theological Studies, Ph.D.
Theology and Health Care Ethics, Ph.D.