Doctor of Education
 

 
 

 

 





 















 

The Doctor of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction prepares graduates for leadership in the improvement of education at all levels from preschool through university schooling: in public and private schools, colleges and universities, in business and industry, and in other organizations with educational components.  The program places emphasis upon research and scholarly activity in the areas of curriculum development and teaching in diverse educational settings, including schools, museums and community arts organizations.  Applicants selecting art education as the area of emphasis will follow the following 66 hour program:

Required Courses for the Doctoral Degree in Art Education
 
A.  21-36 hours of course work in Curriculum and Instruction, including
 
     1a.  Art Education Courses (12 hours):
   
ARED 7340 Theory and Practice of Art Museum Education
ARED 6345 Art in the Elementary and Secondary Schools
ARED 6350 Art Education Technology
ARED 6365 Integrative Art Teaching
ARED 7305 History of Art Education
ARED 7315 Philosophy of Art and Art Education
ARED 7350 Curriculum Development in Art Education
 
     2a.  9-18 hours of additional coursework within the department of Curriculum and Instruction but outside the initial area of emphasis.
 
B.  Core Requirements
 
C.  9-18 hours of approved electives
 
D.  6-15 hours of dissertation credit
 

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