该计划检查课程与社会之间的关系，特别是关于多样性，社会平等和公民参与的主题。毕业生准备通过在美国和国际上批判性地分析课程和社会，进行原创性研究以及为未来的教师做准备的经验，为学术知识做出独创性贡献并扩大实践世界。这个灵活的90个学时的学位课程是为想要对与课程实践有关的问题进行研究的学生而设计的，例如多样性，社会平等和公民参与。在所选教职顾问的指导下，您可以自由地探索自己感兴趣的主题，同时从事课程学习和研究。您还将在另一所教育学院攻读12个学时的未成年人学科或外部计划，例如文化研究，人类学，文学，环境和公共
Become a teacher educator or curriculum specialist by earning a doctorate in Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies, including specialized focuses in Early Childhood Education, Social Studies Education, and Teacher Education. Under the mentorship of your chosen faculty advisor, youll design a program tailored to your interests and professional experiences. You will explore diverse theoretical perspectives, engage in original research, and have the chance to prepare future teachers. While most candidates go on to faculty positions in education, others pursue careers directing curriculum in early childhood, elementary, or secondary settings, work in public or private agencies, or join research institutions.