Curriculum and Instruction
Doctoral
Elementary Education
College
College of EducationGraduate Coordinator
Dr. Kristin Javorskykj911@colled.msstate.edu
Overview
Coursework for the program includes an emphasis on research theory and content area expertise. Program graduates are eligible to be recommended for the Class AAAA Mississippi Educator License. The Curriculum and Instruction Ph.D. program provides both practical and theoretical training for a wide variety of leadership positions in colleges, universities and school districts, ensuring that graduates are well prepared for wherever their career takes them. Students enrolling in the PhD in Curriculum and Instruction can choose from the following concentrations: Elementary Education, Secondary Education and Special education. Licensure to teach or eligibility for licensure is required for all concentrations.
Requirements
A complete admission packet consists of: application to the graduate degree program; documentation of Class A teacher’s certificate or eligibility for licensure (exceptions noted above); three letters of recommendation; statement of purpose (must include number of years and overview of teaching experience, if applicable); and official transcripts from each college or university attended. Applicants to an MAT degree program are required to have passing scores on the Praxis Core and appropriate specialty-area test. Doctoral-program applicants must also include in their packet two scholarly writing samples, a statement of support from a current graduate faculty member in the program, and a curriculum vitae or résumé. Applicants must also document three years of teaching experience or other relevant experience. Applicants to doctoral programs must be interviewed before an admission decision is made. Minimum grade point averages required for admission to each degree are listed below. Master’s degree: minimum GPA 2.75 on last half of baccalaureate degree. Educational Specialist degree: minimum GPA 3.20 on master’s degree. Doctoral degree: minimum GPA 3.40 on previous graduate degree(s)
Secondary Education
College
College of EducationGraduate Coordinator
Dr. Paul Binfordpeb137@msstate.edu
Overview
Coursework for the program includes an emphasis on research theory and content area expertise. Program graduates are eligible to be recommended for the Class AAAA Mississippi Educator License. The Curriculum and Instruction Ph.D. program provides both practical and theoretical training for a wide variety of leadership positions in colleges, universities and school districts, ensuring that graduates are well prepared for wherever their career takes them. Students enrolling in the PhD in Curriculum and Instruction can choose from the following concentrations: Elementary Education, Secondary Education and Special education. Licensure to teach or eligibility for licensure is required for all concentrations.
Requirements
A complete admission packet consists of: application to the graduate degree program; documentation of Class A teacher’s certificate or eligibility for licensure (exceptions noted above); three letters of recommendation; statement of purpose (must include number of years and overview of teaching experience, if applicable); and official transcripts from each college or university attended. Applicants to an MAT degree program are required to have passing scores on the Praxis Core and appropriate specialty-area test. Doctoral-program applicants must also include in their packet two scholarly writing samples, a statement of support from a current graduate faculty member in the program, and a curriculum vitae or résumé. Applicants must also document three years of teaching experience or other relevant experience. Applicants to doctoral programs must be interviewed before an admission decision is made. Minimum grade point averages required for admission to each degree are listed below. Master’s degree: minimum GPA 2.75 on last half of baccalaureate degree. Educational Specialist degree: minimum GPA 3.20 on master’s degree. Doctoral degree: minimum GPA 3.40 on previous graduate degree(s)
Special Education
College
College of EducationGraduate Coordinator
Dr. Patricia Hampshirepkh80@msstate.edu
Overview
Coursework for the program includes an emphasis on research theory and content area expertise. Program graduates are eligible to be recommended for the Class AAAA Mississippi Educator License. The Curriculum and Instruction Ph.D. program provides both practical and theoretical training for a wide variety of leadership positions in colleges, universities and school districts, ensuring that graduates are well prepared for wherever their career takes them. Students enrolling in the PhD in Curriculum and Instruction can choose from the following concentrations: Elementary Education, Secondary Education and Special education. Licensure to teach or eligibility for licensure is required for all concentrations.
Requirements
A complete admission packet consists of: application to the graduate degree program; documentation of Class A teacher’s certificate or eligibility for licensure (exceptions noted above); three letters of recommendation; statement of purpose (must include number of years and overview of teaching experience, if applicable); and official transcripts from each college or university attended. Applicants to an MAT degree program are required to have passing scores on the Praxis Core and appropriate specialty-area test. Doctoral-program applicants must also include in their packet two scholarly writing samples, a statement of support from a current graduate faculty member in the program, and a curriculum vitae or résumé. Applicants must also document three years of teaching experience or other relevant experience. Applicants to doctoral programs must be interviewed before an admission decision is made. Minimum grade point averages required for admission to each degree are listed below. Master’s degree: minimum GPA 2.75 on last half of baccalaureate degree. Educational Specialist degree: minimum GPA 3.20 on master’s degree. Doctoral degree: minimum GPA 3.40 on previous graduate degree(s)