Critically examine issues that matter in education

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The CSTD Ph.D. degree was designed to provide rich opportunities for advanced study and research related to curriculum studies.

Choose from among a wide variety of research areas, including literacy, urban schools, educational technology, equity, mathematics, science, the arts, online learning, citizenship, comparative education, holistic education, instructional design and teacher development.

We are now accepting applications for the full- and flexible-time Ph.D. programs for the 2019-20 academic year.

Apply by November 15, 2018 to receive our decision in March 2019

Intellectual Growth

Learn more about the field of curriculum studies and teacher development. Extend your expertise in your chosen research area.

Flexibility

Pursue your Ph.D full-time or choose the flex-time program which is designed for working professionals. Courses are offered year-round, with many courses online.