| Criteria | Ph.D. | Ed.D. |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Research skills | Development of scholarly practitioners |
| Ideal for | Those interested in academic careers, research, and teaching at the university level | Practitioners aiming for leadership roles in education settings |
| Career path examples | Academic faculty positions (e.g., professor); Researcher in government or private firms | Professional leadership roles (e.g., in school districts); Teacher educator (e.g., faculty at community or local colleges) |
| Location | On-campus only, a few courses online | All online |
| Coursework | Focused on research methodology, theory, and content | Focused on content, application, and practical research |
| Time | 3 – 4 years full time (2 years of coursework, 1-2 years of research) | 4 years, completed while you work full time |
| Final Exam | Dissertation (Empirical research) | Record of study (Community-based research) |
Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction: Emphasis in Teaching and Teacher Education
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) emphasis in Teaching and Teacher Education (TTE) offered by the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture (TLAC) targets practitioners and researchers with a specific interest in the scholarship related to the various stages of teacher education.
Scholars in the TTE Ph.D. program will be encouraged to develop research agendas to investigate relevant issues in the preparation and continuing development of teachers in K-16 settings. The degree plan for this program builds on a strong foundation of all TLAC’s Ph.D. program and provides the flexibility for students to explore and develop in multiple areas of teacher education. Each student will be required to develop a level of competency to use an instructional delivery system.
New applicants: Funding is available for new 2024 admits.
Admissions
To be admitted to a graduate program, you must apply to the TLAC department and Texas A&M University.
How to applyProgram Design
This 64-hour doctoral program is designed to develop effective teaching and research tools that include educational opportunity and workplace access.
Students come from a variety of backgrounds, possess a wide array of experiences and achieve national exposure before graduation. As a result of mentorship by teacher education faculty and through participation in extant research projects, graduate students will present their work at local, regional and national conferences as well as publish in relevant journals.
Program Details
Degree: Curriculum & Instruction
Emphasis: Teaching and Teacher Education
Degrees Offered: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Delivery: Traditional
Credit Hours: 64
For a better understanding of your total cost of attendance (COA), please visit our cost and tuition rates webpage (https://aggie.tamu.edu/billing-and-payments/cost-and-tuition-rates). This webpage will provide you with an opportunity to review estimated COA information for undergraduate, graduate and professional students, as well as other resources such as the tuition calculator and billing and fee explanations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Doctoral
Which doctoral degree is right for me, Ph.D. or Ed.D.?
Please visit our web page at https://tlac.tamu.edu/academics/online-ed-d/#program-comparison to view the key components of the Ph.D. and Ed.D. programs.
I still have further questions—who can I contact to help me answer those?
Please feel free to contact our Graduate Advising Office with any questions you may have. Our office information can be found at https://tlac.tamu.edu/student-services/graduate-advising.
Can you guide me through the application process?
Please visit our web page at https://tlac.tamu.edu/admissions/masters-admissions or https://tlac.tamu.edu/admissions/doctoral-admissions for step-by-step information about applying for our master’s and doctoral programs.
How to Apply: Master’s Application Information | Doctoral Application Information
How soon can I apply?
Prospective students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible!
I live out of state. Do you accept out-of-state applicants?
Yes, we accept in-state and out-of-state applicants.
Is there any opportunity for financial assistance?
Yes, there are opportunities for financial assistance through the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid at https://financialaid.tamu.edu.
What are the typical program costs?
You can base the cost of attendance on 64 graduate credit hours (for doctoral students).
For a better understanding of your total cost of attendance (COA), please visit our cost and tuition rates webpage (https://aggie.tamu.edu/billing-and-payments/cost-and-tuition-rates). This webpage will provide you with an opportunity to review estimated COA information for undergraduate, graduate and professional students, as well as other resources such as the tuition calculator and billing and fee explanations.
Is the GRE required?
GRE is only required for Ed.D. applicants.