Curriculum and Instruction Ph.D. (CIMT)

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  • Program Title*
    Curriculum and Instruction Ph.D. (CIMT)
    Curriculum and Instruction Ph.D. (CIMT)
  • Catalog Description / Overview

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    (72 credits minimum)

    The program leading to the doctor of philosophy degree in curriculum and instruction is designed to prepare students for positions of educational leadership and research in public schools, colleges and universities, and governmental agencies. The program requires the student to successfully complete a minimum of 72 credits of graduate work beyond the bachelor's degree and to write and defend a doctoral dissertation (18 credits minimum) as prescribed in the regulations of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies. The areas of specialization are athletic training, early childhood education, educational technology, elementary education, English education, history education, language education, literacy education, mathematics education, secondary education, science education, special education, sport management, post-secondary teaching and learning, and technology and engineering education.

    Research Tool Proficiency

    All doctoral students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in appropriate research tools. Consult with the program coordinator or department chairperson for additional information on this program's research tool requirement.

    Admission to Candidacy

    Students may apply for admission to candidacy after any provisions or conditions that may have been attached to admission to the program have been removed. Additionally, all the standards of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies must be met. Refer to that section of this Catalog for details.

    Retention

    A student whose grade point average falls below the B+ equivalency level will be placed on probation, suspended from graduate study, or dismissed from the College of Graduate and Professional Studies. The dean of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies, in accordance with the regulations of the department and the College of Graduate and Professional Studies, will make decisions in such matters. A student who is suspended from graduate study or dismissed from the College of Graduate and Professional Studies may request a review of the case by the Graduate Student Appeals Committee of the Graduate Council.

    Dissertation

    An acceptable dissertation on a topic or problem relating to the student's area of specialization is required for completion of degree requirements. Course credit associated with the dissertation requirement is 18 credits as a minimum although more credits may be completed.  Students must remain continuously enrolled (fall and spring semesters) during the dissertation period.  Summer enrollment is only required if the final dissertation defense occurs in a summer term.

    Time Limitation

    Generally, the doctor of philosophy must be completed within a total of nine years after admission to the program and within six years after admission to candidacy for the degree.

  • Curriculum*
  • Degree Type, Graduate
  • Degree Type, Undergraduate
Additional Program Information
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  • Level*
    If graduate
  • Track or Concentration, if applicable
  • Major Code
    8394
    8394
    CIP Code
    130301
    130301
  • Is this an Educator Licensure program?*
    If this program prepares students for teacher licensure, check yes.
  • Proposed Effective Term
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Justification and Impact
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  • Rationale, check all that apply*
  • Provide a brief rationale for the proposed changes*
    Historically, this program has made an important contribution to our university and has allowed many graduates to pursue successful university teaching and faculty positions in their respective disciplines. Unfortunately, the Department of Teaching and Learning has experienced a sharp decline in faculty who are able to support this program. Whereas 10 years ago there were 10 full-time faculty in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Media Technology, only 3 of those lines have been maintained as two departments merged and as faculty have resigned or retired. Of those 3 remaining lines, 1 is solely dedicated to undergraduate secondary education, 1 (currently vacant) is divided between undergraduate and graduate secondary education, and 1 has been deployed primarily in graduate teaching at the master’s and doctoral levels. The result is that our current Ph.D. students are taking the majority of their C&I coursework from one full-time faculty member and an array of adjunct instructors. Some are not able to take the courses they anticipated due to insufficient faculty in our educational technology and instructional design areas. Students are also struggling somewhat to make meaningful connections with research mentors, secure dissertation committee members, and complete the program in a timely manner. In sum, we are not currently providing our students with a high-quality experience, consistently offering sufficient research mentoring to help them develop a scholarly line of inquiry, or supporting them particularly well toward timely completion. We have considered program revision to alleviate some of these concerns, and it may a viable option in the future; however, this will require more extended discussions and inter-departmental collaboration. In the near term, the department needs to position itself to support existing students without further overextending our already depleted faculty resources. Therefore, suspension at this time until we can negotiate a sustainable revision was deemed the most reasonable option.
  • If proposed action is approved, what programs and/or other courses will this proposal impact?*

    The following program areas are listed within the current program as potential areas of concentration that could potentially be impacted by program suspension: 

    Early Chilhood Education
    Educational Technology
    Elementarly Education
    Literacy Education
    Secondary Education
    Special Education
    Athletic Training Education
    Sport Management
    English Education
    History Education
    Language Education
    Mathematics Education
    Post-Secondary Teaching and Learning
    Science Education
    Technology and Engineering Education

  • What steps have you taken to notify affected faculty/ departments?*

    The following concentration areas are housed within the Department of Teaching and Learning, and faculty have been involved in the departmental decision-making process:
    Early Chilhood Education
    Educational Technology
    Elementarly Education
    Literacy Education
    Secondary Education
    Special Education

    The remaining areas have been contacted via email with an explanation of the decision similar to the rationale provided above.  Questions, concerns, and responses have been invited, and the responses received are included with this proposal.

  • Consultation with affected departments*
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