Educational Studies (PhD)

Ball State University

PhD

Blended learning in Muncie (USA)

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Description

  • Type

    PhD

  • Methodology

    Blended

  • Location

    Muncie (USA)

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Our doctorate of philosophy (PhD) in educational studies program addresses changes in the character and delivery of public education, teacher education, and educational research.

Graduates are prepared with the necessary knowledge, skills, and understanding to implement teaching and learning strategies; engage in systematic assessment, evaluation, and research; and develop strategies to address the learning needs of changing populations. They can assist students, teachers, and policy makers in examining critical issues in 21st century education, such as the increasing role of technology in learning, instructional design, curriculum development, assessment, and pedagogy, as well as the influence of societal trends in demographics, economics, and politics on the structure and culture of schools.

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Start date

Muncie (USA)
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About this course

Our graduates gain:

a broad knowledge base in the areas of social foundations of education, curriculum, and educational technology
analytical tools to make sense of the world around them
strong writing to communicate and support an argument
the ability to converse with different bodies of knowledge

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Subjects

  • Evaluation
  • Philosophy
  • Technology
  • Highlighted
  • Procedure
  • Development
  • Education
  • Philosophy of Education
  • Educational Studies
  • Qualitative research
  • Colloquium

Course programme

Program Requirements

The program consists of 91 credits offered both online, on campus, and as blended courses. This includes 36 credits of core coursework, 21 credits from a major specialization highlighted below, and 12 credits in each directed cognate, as well as 10 hours of dissertation. The program is typically completed in 4 years, and must be completed within 7 years. Transfer credits from a previous master’s degree may be considered after consultation with the doctoral committee.

Total Credits

91

Core Courses

Educational Studies Core

24 Credits

You will take all of the following 8 courses:

EDUCATIONAL STUDIES CORE
  • EDCU 601 Principles and Procedure of Curriculum Development (3 credits)
  • EDTE 650 Curriculum Integration of Learning Technology (3 credits)
  • EDFO 631 Philosophy of Education (3 credits)
  • EDST 735 Seminar in Educational Studies (3 credits)
  • RESEARCH CORE
  • EDPS 640 Research Methods (3 credits)
  • EDST 650 Intro to Qualitative Research (3 credits)
  • EDST 671 Evaluation of Educational Programs (3 credits)
  • ID 705 Research Colloquium (3 credits)
Research Electives

12 Credits

You will select four of the following elective courses:
  • EDPS 641 Statistical Methods (3 credits)
  • EDPS 642 Intermediate Statistics (3 credits)
  • EDPS 741 Applied Regression Analysis (3 credits)
  • EDST 655 Intro to Mixed Methods Research (3 credits)
  • EDST 660 Ethnographic Research in Education (3 credits)
  • EDST 670 Advanced Theory in Qualitative Research (3 credits)
  • EDST 676 Research on Impacting Student Learning (3 credits)
  • EDST 770 Advanced Evaluation of Educational Programs (3 credits)
  • SOC 681 Survey Research Methods (3 credits)
Specializations

You will choose one of the following three areas as a 24-credit major area of specialization. You will take 15 credits from the other two specializations as directed cognates.

REQUIRED COURSES FOR CURRICULUM SPECIALIZATION OR COGNATE
  • EDCU 725 Curriculum Theory (3 credits)
  • EDCU 798 Seminar in Curriculum Development (3-6 credits)
  • ELECTIVE COURSES
Select an additional 6 credits for the cognate or 15 credits for the specialization from the following:
  • EDCU 610 Elementary School Curriculum (3 credits)
  • EDCU 620 Secondary School Curriculum (3 credits)
  • EDCU 630 Junior High-Middle School Curriculum (3 credits)
  • EDCU 640 Alternative School Curriculum (3 credits)
  • EDCU 673 Curriculum Evaluation (3 credits)
  • EDCU 675 Evaluation of Educational Personnel (3 credits)
  • EDCU 680 Staff Development to Strengthen Curriculum (3 credits)
  • EDCU 690 Problems in Curriculum (3 credits)
  • EDCU 700 Seminar in Curriculum Development (3 credits)
  • EDCU 799 Supervised Internship (3 credits)
Other approved course (up to 9 credits)

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Educational Studies (PhD)

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