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Office of Admissions
2136 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052

Telephone Number: 202-994-9283

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Hours of Operation: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Curriculum and Instruction

Doctor of Education
Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy

Mission and Program Outcomes

The program prepares leaders who will work to improve pre-K-16+ education in local, national and international settings. This is accomplished through critical thought, research and reflective practice related to: teaching and learning, curriculum, instruction, policy and teacher education. The C&I doctoral program stresses the importance of collaborative research and study in a social context, grounded in the realities of schooling. Doctoral students will conduct research, and critically examine curriculum, learning processes, assessment and the characteristics and politics of learning environments.

Program Coordinator

Dr. Anna Chamot

Program Details

Program Locations
Foggy Bottom Campus (DC)

66-80 Credit Hours

Sampling of coursework:

  • Teacher as Leaders of School Reform through Professional Development
  • Issues, Studies and Practices in ESL
  • Paradigms of Instruction and Assessment
  • Seminar in Instruction
  • Foundations of Curriculum Theory

Admissions Deadline:
Fall - January 15 (Priority deadline to be considered for tuition support) or June 1 (final deadline)
Spring: October 1

Semesters for Entry:
Fall and Spring

For more information, please contact:
Andre Wright
Assistant Director, Admissions                
202-994-1450
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Dr. Anna Chamot
Professor of Curriculum & Pedagogy
202-994-0331
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