Ph.D. Program Details
Coursework:
Coursework:
Residency Requirement:
Comprehensive Exams
Dissertation
Program Curriculum
The program’s curriculum reflects the needs and aspirations of each student, and prepares researchers, teachers and educational leaders for a variety of positions. Students will specify an area of interest in which classes and research work will be completed and in which he/she expects to become a scholar. This area of focus requires at least 36 graduate credit hours completed at the University of Kansas, exclusive of dissertation credit hours and research skill requirements. The doctoral student, with the assistance of a faculty advisor, will construct a doctoral program plan of coursework and research opportunities.
Course Requirements
Courses
Please note, this is a potential plan of study. Please consult with your faculty advisor before enrolling.
Graduate Admission
Applicants must have a master's degree or equivalent with at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. International applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the application process well in advance of the application deadlines in order to ensure adequate time for processing of visa-related paperwork. Meeting minimum admission standards does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants are strongly advised to contact one (or more) of the faculty members in the department prior to applying for the doctoral program.
Application deadlines
Application Checklist
Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction
Applicants are required to submit the following materials and meet the following requirements before the application deadline:
List
Master’s degree or equivalent
Master’s degree or equivalent with a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Online application
Complete through the KU Office of Graduate Admissions
Transcripts
One official copy of academic transcripts from each college or university attended:
English translation of transcripts
Official transcripts from an international university must include an English translation in addition to an official transcript in the original language;
Resume or CV;
Statement of goals
1-2 page statement indicating how the program relates to future career goals;
Writing sample
An article, academic paper, or other scholarly composition;
Online letters of recommendation
Names and email addresses of persons to be asked to complete letters of recommendation in order to provide a thorough evaluation of one’s abilities at the graduate level;
Proof of English proficiency
Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency with full proficiency scores:
Financial document (international students only)
Required by U.S. government in order to issue the I-20 or DS-2019:
Application fee
$65 for U.S. residents; $85 for international.
Admission & Curriculum Resources
The online application is designed to give you the ability to submit all supporting documents in one form. We invite you to explore our graduate degree information, review our student resources, and learn more on our knowledgeable faculty and the vibrant community of Lawrence, Kansas.
Program Faculty

Barbara A. Bradley

Hyesun Cho

A. Susan Gay

Dr. Manuela Gonzalez-Bueno

Heidi L. Hallman

Dorothy E. Hines

Douglas Wayne Huffman

Carrie L. La Voy

Nicholas Mitchell

Kwangok Song

Steven Hugh White