Doctor's degree in Curriculum and Instruction (EdD) at Andrews University

As the more professionallyoriented degree, the EdD is designed for educational leaders who contribute to the field of education through their work in the field, developing curricula, supervising, and leading out in instructional improvement and school change. Additional program requirements for this degree include Curriculum Development Research and an internship.

I: Christian Philosopher (6–9 cr)
EDFN500 Phil. Foundations of Educ. & Psych.—3
EDCI730 Curriculum Theory—3
Plus one additional Foundations course to fit in Role I or
Role II
II: Learning Theorist (3–6 cr)
EDPC514 Psychology of Learning—3
III: Servant Leader (2–10 cr)
EDCI620 Systems Concepts and Change—2
EdD Students:
EDCI886 Internship—1–8
IV: Effective Communicator
The development of this role is fostered by departmental
activities such as courses and professional conferences.
V: Capable Researcher (29–32 cr)
EDRM505 Research Methods in Educ. & Psych.—3
EDRM611 Applied Statistics in Educ. & Psych. I—3
EDRM710 Seminar in Research Methodology—1
EdD students:
EDCI655 Curriculum Development Research—3
Select one basic research method course:
EDRM604 Design & Analysis of Ed. & Psych. Surveys—3
EDRM605 Qualitative Research Meth. in Ed. & Psych.—3
EDRM612 Applied Statistics in Ed. & Psych. II—3
HIST650 Hist. & Soc. Science Research Methodologies—3
PhD students:
Select two basic research method courses:
EDRM604 Design & Analysis of Ed. & Psych. Surveys—3
EDRM605 Qualitative Research Meth. in Ed. & Psych.—3
EDRM612 Applied Statistics in Ed. & Psych. II—3
HIST650 Hist. & Soc. Science Research Methodologies—3
Select one advanced research method course:
EDRM613 Applied Statistics in Ed. & Psych. III—3
EDCI885 Applied Research—1–3
Dissertation (both EdD & PhD students):
EDRM880 Dissertation Proposal Development—2
EDCI899 Doctoral Dissertation—14
VI: Lifelong Learner (3 cr)
EDCI725 Doctoral Orientation Seminar—1
EDCI889 Doctoral Seminar—2
VII: Subject Matter Expert
This role addresses the specific area of knowledge in which
the student has a subject matter concentration. (Prerequisite,
specialization, or cognate)
VIII: Program Designer (6 cr)
EDCI547 Foundations of Curriculum Development—3
EDCI686 Curriculum Past & Present—3
IX: Reflective Instructor (4–6 cr)
EDCI565 Improving Instruction—3
EDCI665 Advanced Instructional Models—1–3
X: Skilled Assessor (7 cr)
EDCI545 Assessment & Evaluation of Learning—2
EDCI636 Program Evaluation—3
EDCI696 Project Implementation—1–3
PhD Electives: 23–28 credits
EdD Electives: 19–28 credits
Electives are selected by advisement to expand personal
development within targeted roles. Examples of
specializations and cognates for doctoral degrees are listed
below. Please refer to the C&I Program Handbook for
detailed information regarding electives