If your goal is to focus on research in elementary education, the Ph.D. in Curriculum Studies prepares you to teach at the university or college level.
This 90-credit hour program prepares you to conduct original research on elementary education, including how to assess student performance, curriculum development, and the use of technology in elementary school classrooms.
| Starting Semester | Deadline | |
| Fall | Jan 15 | |
| Spring | Sep 15 | |
| December 1 is the priority funding deadline for the Dean’s Fellowship and University Graduate School diversity fellowships. Eligible applicants will automatically be considered for fellowships – no separate application is necessary. | ||
| International students are encouraged to apply early to allow extra time for their materials to arrive. | ||
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Graduate Studies Office will accept unofficial transcripts and self-reported test scores for admission reviews. Any admission made with these documents would be conditioned on receipt of official documents, which should be provided as soon as possible.
Note: If you are currently enrolled or have applied in the past year, you should qualify for an application fee waiver. Click here for criteria and how to obtain the waiver.
| Residency | Tuition* |
| IN Resident | $444.27 |
| Non-resident | $1515.17 |
*Does not include fees, which will vary depending on the number of credits enrolled. Find more information and calculate your expected costs at Student Central.
Why earn your doctorate at the IU School of Education? Ph.D. or Ed.D.—which is right for you? Get answers to these questions and more.
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Master’s course work more than five years old may not always be applied to the degree, so check with your academic advisor about whether previous course work may apply toward the degree requirements below.
New Doctoral Minor
Interested in studying race and racism within educational contexts? Check out our new interdepartmental Minor in Race and Racism in Education, open to doctoral students from across IU.
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