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

As the research-oriented degree, the PhD is designed for leaders who contribute to education through original, theoretical and conceptual research. Additional program requirements for this degree include a second basic-research course and an advanced research-methodology course.

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