Curriculum and Instruction Ed.D.

EdD Cohort 7

Introduction

The Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction offers advanced coursework for personnel in Pre-K-12 schools and higher education. This program provides the content and skill development for leaders in school, colleges, and universities to be able to function at their highest capacity and advance their careers. The program includes eight core courses and eight specialization courses. The core courses emphasize skill development in research that will be required to complete the dissertation. The specialization courses emphasize philosophical and psychological foundation, theories of learning, diversity, leadership human resources and personnel management, instructional strategies, and technology integration. Courses are delivered in a blended instruction format with 2-3 required face-to-face classroom sessions per semester.

Degree Requirements

Ed.D. Admission Requirements

• Minimum GPA of 3.5 in all graduate (Master's and/or Specialist) degree coursework.
• Completed Masters or Specialist degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all colleges/universities attended  (Alumni from Georgia College will have the Georgia College transcript on file and need not send that separately.) Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution to be eligible for admission into a graduate program at Georgia College.
• Two professional recommendation from colleagues in current or previous professional settings.
• Submission of a Graduate Application (including application fee.) See The Graduate School's webpage for more information.
• Submission of a curriculum vitae or resume describing professional experiences and accomplishment.
• Submit a 4-5 page, double spaced writing sample that addresses your rationale for applying to the Ed.D in Curriculum and Instruction program. Be sure to articulate how participating on this program would support you in achieving your professional and personal goal as an educator.
• Official score report for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General or the Miller's Analogies Test (MAT) taken within the past five years.
• 3 years of successful teaching at the T4 level or above. Teaching with an Induction certificate will be considered; teaching with a Provisional certificate will not be considered.
• Applicants who wish to seek certification in Curriculum and Instruction through the GAPSC must provide evidence of a valid Professional, Advanced Professional, or Lead Professional teaching certificate, leadership certificate, service field certificate, or Life certificate. The Five-Year Induction Certificate is also eligible.

Secondary Admission Information

• A faculty panel will evaluate all applications and make a prioritized decision on each cohort. Selected applicants will be invited to campus for interviews with a faculty panel. Acceptance decisions are finalized after all interviews have been completed.
• NOTE: A qualified applicant DOES NOT guarantee admission. Cohort admission is highly competitive 
• Cohorts begin only in Maymester.

Important Dates

• Application Available: January 11, 2027
• Application Deadline: March 1, 2027
• Acceptance Decision Date:  April 2, 2027
• Registration Deadline: April 30, 2027 (Accepted candidates must register by this date or forfeit their acceptance to the program.)
• Curriculum and Instruction Ed.D. Orientation: May 1, 2027; May 15, 2027; and May 22, 2027.

Additional Information

The degree requires 2-3 on-campus meetings per course each semester in addition to online course studies delivered using GeorgiaVIEW. Transfer of up to 9 credit hours into the program is at the discretion of the Program Advisor, Coordinator, and Department Chair.

Candidates are advised to contact their school system Human Resources department to determine changes in pay following degree completion

Please see the 2026 Ed.D. Handbook for other program details.