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Program of Study

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in education in curriculum and instruction (CI) prepares research-oriented professionals who are capable of extending the knowledge base and assisting others to develop a comprehensive understanding of the discipline. It is designed for teachers and other educators who seek to improve their performance in general and specialized areas in either public schools or the private sector. This program is designed for students who desire positions requiring advanced preparation with emphasis on theories of curriculum and instruction and in-depth preparation in research. Students may choose from among nine different specialization options: curriculum studies, early childhood, elementary education, instructional technology, mathematics education, reading and language studies (including TESOL), science education, social science education, and teacher leadership. The program requires 8 hours of college seminars; 9 hours of CI core courses; at least 23 hours of course work in the specialty area; and 24 hours of dissertation research. Twelve hours of written preliminary examinations precede the dissertation. Research tools are chosen in consultation with the student’s doctoral committee. The program is usually completed in four to seven years.

Research Facilities

In addition to having access to the University’s 2.1-million-volume Morris Library, CI oversees several laboratories that provide research and learning opportunities for students. The Child Development Laboratory (CDL) is an age 0–5, on-campus, day-care facility that provides the context for innovative undergraduate early childhood preparation. CDL offers graduate students the chance to observe, interact with, and instruct children in a supervised environment. Action research as well as applied research opportunities abound. The Mathematics Laboratory is a newly renovated facility adjacent to classrooms that provides access to manipulatives, technology, and other materials relevant to mathematics education. In addition to a wide variety of science kits and other science education materials, the Science Laboratory also provides computer stations for the integration of technology into instruction. There are research opportunities available to graduate students to work with faculty members on the cutting edge of issue investigation. The Media Laboratory is primarily designed to provide technological assistance and research support for graduate students pursuing specializations in instructional design or technology.

Financial Aid

In addition to University-wide academic, financial need, and minority fellowships, CI offers limited financial aid in the form of graduate assistantships and scholarships. Teaching/research assistantships that provide a stipend and cover the cost of tuition are available by application each academic year. Successful applicants must meet the criteria for each assistantship.

Cost of Study

In-state graduate tuition is $328 per credit hour in 2009–10. Out-of-state tuition is 2.5 times the in-state tuition rate ($820 per credit hour). Graduate students with at least a 25 percent appointment as a graduate assistant receive a tuition scholarship. Fees vary from $589.03 (1 credit hour) to $1557.50 (12 credit hours). Students with a graduate assistantship receive a 50 percent reduction in the Primary Care Medical Fee. New graduate students from Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee qualify for the alternate tuition rate, which is equivalent to the in-state graduate tuition rate.

Living and Housing Costs

For married couples, students with families, and single graduate students, the University has 690 efficiency and one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments that rent for $499 to $720 per month in 2009–10. Residence halls for single graduate students are also available, as are accessible residence hall rooms and apartments for students with disabilities.

Student Group

Graduates of the program work in a wide range of educational, governmental, and corporate settings. Approximately 70 percent hold teaching positions, primarily in postsecondary educational settings; 16 percent hold administrative positions; and 12 percent work in various other settings, including business and industry. Many doctoral students are part-time and attend classes in the evening. About 13 percent are international students.

Location

SIUC is 350 miles south of Chicago and 100 miles southeast of St. Louis. Nestled in rolling hills bordered by the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers and enhanced by a mild climate, the area has state parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, and large lakes for outdoor recreation. Cultural offerings include theater, opera, concerts, art exhibits, and cinema. Educational facilities for the families of students are excellent.

The University

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a comprehensive public university with a variety of general and professional education programs. The University offers bachelor’s and associate degrees, master’s and doctoral degrees, the J.D. degree, and the M.D. degree. The University is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Graduate School has an essential role in the development and coordination of graduate instruction and research programs. The Graduate Council has academic responsibility for determining graduate standards, recommending new graduate programs and research centers, and establishing policies to facilitate the research effort.

Applying

Applicants must complete the departmental application materials and request that official transcripts from all higher education institutions previously attended be sent directly to the Department. Selection and review committees screen applicants on the basis of prior graduate work, grade point average (at least a 3.25 on a 4.0 scale for graduate work is required), standardized test scores (GRE), research ability, work experience, and letters of recommendation. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 is required for international students.

The Faculty and Their Research

• The Department of Curriculum and Instruction has 20 full-time graduate faculty members with expertise in a wide range of specialty areas. Research and grant activity is an integral part of the programming in CI, and the Department consistently secures more than $1 million in research funds. Faculty members work with graduate students to guide their development as effective consumers and producers of educational research. Students interested in participating in research and grant activities should discuss possible projects with their advisers.
• Jerry Becker, Professor; Ph.D., Stanford. Mathematics education.
• Lingguo Bu, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Florida State. Mathematics education.
• James Campbell, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Ohio State. Early childhood.
• Peter Fadde, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Purdue. Instructional technology.
• Kelly Glassett, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Utah. Reading and language studies.
• Joyce Killian, Professor; Ph.D., Penn State. Teacher education.
• Cheng-Yao Lin, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Mathematics education.
• C. Sebastian Loh, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Georgia. Instructional technology.
• Marla Mallette, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Nevada, Las Vegas. Reading and language studies, early childhood.
• Christina McIntyre, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Georgia State. Early childhood.
• John McIntyre, Professor; Ed.D., Syracuse. Teacher education.
• Grant Miller, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Boston College. Social science education.
• Catherine Mogharreban, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Southern Illinois. Early childhood.
• Frackson Mumba, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Illinois State. Science education.
• Susan Pearlman, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Missouri–Columbia. Early childhood.
• Michelle Salazar Perez, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Arizona State. Early childhood.
• Donna Post, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Penn State. Teacher education.
• Edward Pultorak, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Indiana. Teacher education.
• Deborah Seltzer-Kelly, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Nevada, Reno. Curriculum studies.
• Crystal Shelby-Caffey, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Southern Illinois Carbondale. Reading and language studies.
• Sharon Shrock, Professor; Ph.D., Indiana. Instructional design/technology.
• Lynn Smith, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Georgia. Reading and language studies, elementary education.
• Stacy Thompson, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Iowa State. Early childhood.
• Jan Waggoner, Associate Professor; Ed.D., Memphis State. Middle-level, education, social science education.
• Kevin Wise, Associate Professor; Ed.D., Georgia. Science education.

Correspondence and Information

Southern Illinois University
Coordinator of Graduate Studies
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Mailcode 4610
625 Wham Drive
Carbondale, Illinois 62901
Telephone: 618-536-2441
Fax: 618-453-4244
Email: currinst@siu.edu