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Ph.D. in Education, Concentration in Curriculum, Culture and Change

Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Education


Location

United States of America (USA)

Study Format

On Campus

Course language

English

Study Fields

Education, General Studies

Duration

2 Years

Academic pace

Full Time, Part-time

Degree

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Tuition Fee

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Program Description

The curriculum, culture and change concentration of our Ph.D. in Education, Concentration in Curriculum, Culture and Change offers doctoral students rigorous perspectives on curriculum, advocacy and social justice, while maintaining a commitment to instruction and learning. Graduates leave the program ready to be change agents for curriculum and instruction leadership positions in school systems, as well as scholars with a wide range of curricular interests — philosophical and sociocultural foundations of education, urban education, linguistically diverse groups, critical and culturally relevant pedagogy, anti-oppressive education, critical youth studies etc.

In addition to a deep grounding in theoretical, practical and methodological approaches to curriculum and instruction, the concentration prepares instructional leaders to advocate for change across a wide range of institutions, systems and contexts. We welcome students with interests in serving students across the life span (early childhood through adulthood) in formal and nonformal contexts and discipline-specific inquiry in fields including but not limited to STEM, technology, history, and literacy.

About the School

Whether your career goals include engaging in non-profit, higher education, K-12, or government entities, the VCU School of Education academic programs take learning to a new level. As the 16th best public graduate education school and 10th best online master in education based on U.S. News and World Report (2023), we do things differently. We are UNcommon at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Transforming lives. Serving communities. Learning Elevated. It’s more than an aspirational slogan. It’s our purpose. Our values of innovation, inclusion, community-focused, and collaboration guide us daily with diversity, equity, inclusion, and access at the center of our work. At VCU School of Education, we walk the walk. Come walk with us. VCU has been recognized four straight years as a Diversity Champion by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, and we follow suit in the VCU School of education with 32% of SOE students identifying as racially minoritized. Our faculty and staff are known around the world as leaders in education research and instruction, and they bring years of real-world experience to the classroom. Research shows that diversity drives excellence, and with our over $37.4 million dollar external funding supporting research, we make a big impact in challenging the status quo. VCU is ranked among the 30 most innovative public universities by the U.S. News and World Report, and the School of Education is ranked #13 school engagement by the National Science Foundation. If you are ready to be UNstoppable, join our community today.

Vision

To be a leader in responsive, needs-driven, and research-based educational practices that transform the lives of those we serve in our communities, especially those who have been historically marginalized.

Mission

We advance learning and knowledge through impactful research, teaching, and engagement to provide our students, professionals, and communities with the tools to create progressive change. We prepare and support professionals to lead change and inform social, economic, health, and educational policy and practice.

Values

  • Innovative – Cultivate discovery, creativity, originality, inventiveness, and talent.
  • Inclusive – Ensure a climate of mutual trust and respect where individuals of different cultural backgrounds, identities, abilities, and life experiences are embraced, engaged, and empowered to drive excellence and success.
  • Community-focused – Build deliberate/intentional relationships with the surrounding community and engage in actions that focus on the needs of its people.
  • Collaborative – Foster collegiality and cooperation with internal and external partners to advance learning, research, and service.

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