Ed.D. – Curriculum & Instruction
School of Education
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Are you a practitioner-based leader interested in improving current educational programs? Imagine using your influence to shape the future of education and investing in brighter possibilities for you too. Regent’s Doctor of Education – Curriculum & Instruction helps you deliver research-supported programs while teaching you how curriculum and instruction can be structured and applied to educational reform.
INCREASE YOUR EARNING POTENTIAL
Capitalize on a higher salary with your doctoral degree.
IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE APPROACHES
Enhance student engagement by integrating technology into the curriculum.
EXPAND YOUR CAREER PATH
Take your career to the next level with influential leadership opportunities.
Presented from a Christian worldview, this in-demand degree is supported by award-winning faculty in Virginia Beach.
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Take Your Career to the Next Level
On completing the Ed.D. – Curriculum & Instruction degree, you will be able to:
- Identify best practices through exploring the theories and research behind curriculum and instruction programs.
- Develop evaluation skills valuable in assessing curriculum design and instruction practices.
- Create original research and prepare for publication in refereed conferences, journals and books.
Career Opportunities
- University Faculty
- Curriculum & Instruction Specialist
- School District Administrator
Click any section below for additional information or access your course schedule.
2019-2020 Semester Check-In Deadlines:
All new students are expected to check-in for the semester 2 weeks prior to the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
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Session |
Semester Check-In |
Session Start Date |
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Session A |
Friday, August 9 |
Monday, August 26 |
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Session M |
Friday, September 13 |
Monday, September 23 |
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Session B |
Friday, October 18 |
Monday, October 28 |
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Session C |
Friday, January 3 |
Monday, January 13 |
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Session T |
Friday, January 31 |
Monday, February 10 |
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Session D |
Friday, March 6 |
Monday, March 16 |
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Session E |
Friday, May 1 |
Monday, May 11 |
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Session F |
Friday, June 12 |
Monday, June 22 |
Application Process – Doctoral Programs (Ed.D.)
Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
Step 1: Application & Application Fee
Submit your application using our Regent University Online Application.
Pay the $50 application fee online during the application process.
Fee Waiver: Attend a graduate School of Education on-campus or online information session to learn how to streamline your application process, discover financial aid resources and waive your $50 application fee.
Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.
Step 2: Submit your Unofficial College Transcripts
We are able to examine and view your unofficial transcripts from U.S.-based schools, which indicate successful completion of bachelor's and master's degree programs, in order to review your application for an admissions decision. Please submit your unofficial transcript to our Admissions Office by email to transcripts@regent.edu using the subject line: SOE Doctoral Application Pieces.
Non-U.S. transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company. For further details, please review the International Admissions Checklist on the International Students Admissions page.
International Applicants: Please visit the International Students Admissions page for a more detailed explanation of the Regent University application information and to determine whether or not you qualify as an international student.
*Upon conditional acceptance to the program by review of unofficial transcripts, Regent University's Admissions Office will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institutions, which indicate successful completion of bachelor's and master's degree programs. We will notify you if your previous institutions will not release transcripts directly to us.
Step 3: Complete Your Admissions Questionnaire
Please complete a brief admissions questionnaire based on your professional goals and interests. This should only take a few minutes to complete, but please answer the questions completely and thoughtfully. This gives us a better opportunity to get to know you and align your objectives with our programs. The admissions questionnaire can be found here. Once completed, it will be sent directly to an enrollment counselor who will be in touch with you right away to help complete the rest of your application.
Step 4: Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Simply scan and upload a copy of your driver's license, high school ID, passport, permanent resident card or official government ID card, using our secure and convenient online tool. If you would prefer to take a picture of your government-issued ID and email that to our office, please attach your ID and email to apply@regent.edu with the subject line: Government ID.
Step 5: Admissions Interview
If an interview is necessary, the admissions office will contact you to schedule an appointment. The interview can be conducted on campus or over the phone and typically takes about an hour.
Important Information
Background Check: Students in endorsement programs are required to complete a background check because the program includes direct contact with students in field experiences. Regent University School of Education has entered into an agreement with Certified Background/Castle Branch (CB), a private vendor that conducts background checks for many universities and educational institutions. After you are admitted into the program, you will be provided instructions to set up an online profile with Certified Background and request your background check. Learn more.
2018-19 Tuition Rates
| Degree Level / Program | Cost Per Credit Hour |
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Ed.S. |
$715 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state) |
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Ed.D. & Ph.D. |
$775 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state) |
2019-20 Tuition Rates
| Degree Level / Program | Cost Per Credit Hour |
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Ed.S. |
$775 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state) |
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Ed.D. & Ph.D. |
$775 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state) |
(The Ed.S. program & tuition rate counts toward the first 31 credit hours of the Ed.D./Ph.D. Remaining credit hours toward a doctoral degree incur the higher tuition rate.)
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $550 |
| Library Orientation | $50 (one-time fee) |
| Blackboard Orientation | $50 (one-time fee) |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.
Estimated Cost of Attendance: View the estimated cost of attendance to see an example of the total cost of tuition and fees.
Learn more about scholarships and financial aid.Advanced Standing
Students possessing an Ed.S. or equivalent may be admitted to the Ed.D. program with advanced standing after a review of their post-master’s transcript(s). Offered in a cohort model. Students may begin the program in the spring, summer or fall semesters. Courses are delivered online with some required face-to-face components. School division cohorts are also offered in varying formats.
Faculty
Dr. Finn is the concentration chair for Curriculum & Instruction and is committed to your success.
Dr. Don Finn has been a faculty member since 2006 and served as the School of Education Dean from July 2015-2018. Specializing in Adult Education, he has been an educator for over 25 years and possesses a current Virginia Postgraduate Professional teaching license in secondary education.
Dr. Finn earned his B.S. in Secondary Education, Social Sciences concentration and his M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction with an Adult Education concentration from Radford University. He taught 7th through 12th grade social studies and in the adult night high school program in Montgomery County, Virginia. In 1999, he accepted a position to provide statewide leadership through the Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center located at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). While at the VCU School of Education, he served as a collateral faculty member, a grant and project coordinator and instructor. He earned his Ph.D. in Adult Education and Organizational Learning from VCU in 2005.
His service has included leadership at the state and national levels as president of the Virginia Association for Adult & Continuing Education (VAACE) and various appointed roles, and as an elected executive board member for the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE). His COABE service includes: Secretary, Region 2 representative (2013-2015), national conference chairman (2012, 2015, 2018), conference program chairman (2016 & 2017), and President-Elect (2017-2019). He has been a textbook consultant, an article reviewer for select journals, and a consultant to adult education programs in Virginia and other states.
Finn has served on various Regent University committees including chairing the university Curriculum and Instruction Review Committee (CIRC), faculty senator, chairman of the School of Education Doctoral program and the Masters of Curriculum & Instruction (M.Ed.) program. He was named the School of Education Outstanding Faculty Member in 2010, VAACE Outstanding Adult Education Leader in 2013 and received the 2014 VAACE President's Award for outstanding service.
Finn has authored and co-authored numerous articles and book chapters about effective instructional practices for adult learners, university professors and other diverse learners.
Critical examination of theories and practices of leadership and communication as they relate to individuals and organizations within the context of educational systems.
Theory and practice in analyzing qualitative data. Topics include coding, meaning generation and validation.
One-week, on-campus requirement.
Explores the development of a Christian worldview with a particular emphasis on Regent University's mission. Evaluates cultural and educational trends through the lens of a Christian worldview.
Basic understanding of statistical methods, particularly as they pertain to research in education. Focuses on conceptual rather than mathematical and applied rather than theoretical. Understand why a particular statistical technique is appropriate and how to make sense of the results obtained from its utilization rather than to understand the full mathematical underpinnings of the statistic. SPSS will be used as a productivity tool to perform all statistical procedures. Specific topics include descriptive statistics, visual representation of data, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation.
Doctoral candidates will work with their dissertation committee to defend their proposal, research and collect data, write and defend five chapters of their dissertation. Each candidate must register for a minimum of 15 dissertation credits. The credits will be equally distributed into 5-credit segments over 3 consecutive semesters.
Hear From Students & Alumni
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Lorri Wilke, M.Ed., 2012
School of Education"From the professors to advisors to support staff, my experience at Regent has been extremely satisfying, and I highly recommend the program to others."
![Roxie Godfrey]({"src":"//progdb.regent.edu/files/testimonials-59.png","watch":".success-stories"})
Roxie Godfrey, Ed.D., 2005
School of Education"A Regent education will open up doors for you. It certainly has for me."
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John Pienkowski, M.Ed., 2017
School of Education"When I felt called to teaching after a career in the military, Regent University bridged the gap and laid a solid, Christian-based path for me to follow."
![Sharon Byrdsong]({"src":"//progdb.regent.edu/files/testimonials-63.png","watch":".success-stories"})
Sharon Byrdsong, Ed.D., 2008
School of Education"There’s an atmosphere of excellence at Regent."
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Kristin Garmin, M.Ed. , 2016
School of Education“The program offered a great financing opportunity for teachers, and it also had that caliber of education I was looking for but at a reasonable price. Plus, it’s local, yet also accessible from a distance.”