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Curriculum and Instruction
Program Summary
Whether you are planning to teach at the collegiate level or are simply a superior teacher or scholar looking to further your degree and knowledge, the doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction prepares you to be a responsive and insightful leader. You will build upon your current and future role as an educator and further your understanding of curriculum theory and practice as it pertains to secondary instruction at the classroom, school and district levels.
Graduate Catalog Program Information
Program-Specific Admission Information and Requirements
Affiliated College: College of Education
Degree(s) Offered: Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
Area(s) of Emphasis:
- Specialization in curriculum leadership
- Specialization in literacy education
- Specialization in science, social studies and environmental education integration
Program Requires GRE or MAT: Yes
Letters of Recommendation: 3
Additional Application Materials
University Requirements
Application Deadlines
All application materials must be received by the appropriate deadline below to ensure priority consideration.
| Internationals Living Abroad | Applicants Residing in the U.S. | Priority Consideration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | May 1 | July 15 | March 1 |
| Spring | October 1 | December 10 | November 1 |
| Summer | June 1 |
For More Information
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Gabel Hall 147
Program website
CIDepartment@niu.edu
815-753-8556
For Program Information
Corrine Wickens
cwickens@niu.edu
815-753-9032
For Application Information
Nick Slicer
nslicer@niu.edu
815-753-7948
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