Texas Wesleyan’s online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) with a concentration in Curriculum & Instruction gives experienced educators the tools they need to shape teaching and learning at a systemic level.
Benefit from an evidence-based curriculum focused on real-world application and taught by accomplished superintendents, directors and education leaders.
The Doctor of Education program with a concentration in Curriculum & Instruction was designed for professionals who want to move beyond the classroom into roles that influence program design and instructional strategy.
This concentration is particularly beneficial for:
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The Curriculum & Instruction concentration gives students a broader perspective on education and prepares them for future opportunities — consulting, adjunct teaching, curriculum development — when they’re ready.”
Dr. Ken Helvey, Ed.D.
Texas Wesleyan University Associate Professor
Courses in the Curriculum & Instruction concentration focus on the skills needed to design and implement curricula and lead staff development initiatives. The program also uses data and technology to strengthen instruction across diverse student populations.
All Doctor of Education students take eight core courses. Curriculum & Instruction concentration students take four additional courses with work relevant to their current and future careers. Students have the opportunity to work on engaging assignments such as curriculum feasibility and program evaluation. TXWES offers dissertation support from the start.
This concentration features the following course options:
Students who pursue the Curriculum & Instruction concentration will be able to:
The Ed.D. with a concentration in Curriculum & Instruction benefits an array of professionals, including instructional coaches, specialists, educators and administrators aiming to strengthen teaching and learning.
Roles that will benefit from this concentration include:
| Career | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary education administrator | $103,960 |
| Education Consultant | $102,700 |
| K-12 Administrator | $103,460 |
| Instructional designer | $77,507 |
| Learning and development manager | $132,569 |
*Career and salary information was gathered from data found on the labor analytics website Lightcast and the website of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
No. Choosing between Curriculum & Instruction or Educational Leadership allows you to tailor 12 credit hours (four courses) of your degree toward your specific career goals at no extra cost. Your concentration is fully built into the program’s overall tuition.
Yes. Texas Wesleyan offers two distinct concentrations: Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Leadership.
The Curriculum & Instruction concentration aligns most directly with roles that focus on:
See the career chart above for some popular roles and median salaries.