Atlanta Campus Catalog 2011-2012 - Mercer University

Goals and Program Outcomes of the Curriculum and Instruction Ph.D. Program1. To prepare researchers for university, P-12, and political arenas.a. The candidate uses knowledge in relation to curriculum, instruction,and/or teacher education. (To Know)b. The candidate informs and educates those involved in making governmentalpolicies and regulations at local, state, and/or national levels tosupport and improve curriculum and instruction. (To Do)c. The candidate systematically reflects, both informally and formally, on therelationships between research and practice. (To Be)2. To enhance candidate knowledge of the learner.a. The candidate extends his/her knowledge of the cognitive, social/emotional,physical, and aesthetic development of the learner. (To Know)b. The candidate advocates for the cognitive, social/emotional, physical, andaesthetic development of the learner in a variety of ways. (To Do, To Be)3. To develop curriculum leaders.a. The candidate will broaden his/her understanding and knowledge of thehistorical, philosophical, and theoretical foundations of planning, implementing,and evaluating curriculum. (To Know)b. The candidate will articulate his/her philosophical and theoretical curricularposition in multiple ways; understand the political and theoretical contextsfor planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum; and providecurriculum leadership at various levels (e.g., local, state, and national). (ToDo, To Be)4. To develop instructional leaders.a. The candidate will construct appropriate and accurate knowledge ofinstructional strategies and techniques that incorporates critical analysisof current research and pedagogical approaches. (To Know)b. By demonstrating critical thinking and problem solving among educators,community agencies, and families, the candidate will provide instructionalleadership for pedagogically sound and innovative practices in teaching.(To Do, To Be)Admission RequirementsCandidates who are admitted to the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction programshould represent the highest in academic standards. Not all qualified applicants will beaccepted. All admission requirements must be met with required documents on file priorto registration for the first course. The Ph.D. program in Curriculum and Instruction isoffered as a cohort model, with new cohorts admitted each academic year.1. A completed Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction application form2. A copy of a teaching certificate at or above the master’s level.3. A current vita or resume.4. Two official copies of all transcripts of your academic work.5. A GPA of 3.5 accrued from previous graduate work.6. Results from a national standardized achievement/aptitude test predictive of theability to complete a graduate program successfully. For the doctoral program, thetest is the Graduate Record Examination (target score of 1100, quantitative andverbal, and a 4.0 on the analytical writing section.). Scores must be less than sixyears old at the time of admission. GRE scores are not the sole criteria; applicantswith scores lower than the target are encouraged to apply and will need to pro-TIFT COLLEGE OF EDUCATION / 199