Supervision, Curriculum and Instruction (Ed.D.)
Prepare to shape the future of education by mastering curriculum development, instructional strategies and educational leadership.
- Offered Hybrid Online and Face-to-Face in Commerce and Mesquite.
- 4 years
- 60 credit hours
- Dissertation required
- No foreign language credits required
Lead Change in Education
At East Texas A&M University, our Ed.D. in Supervision, Curriculum and Instruction isn't just about learning to lead—it's about redefining what leadership in education means. Our program pushes you to rethink traditional teaching methods to innovate curriculum design and help reshape educational systems to meet the needs of tomorrow's learners. Prepare to not only lead change but spark it, creating lasting impacts in schools and beyond.
Spring 2026 Graduate Flex Term.
What Are My Job Opportunities?
An Ed.D. in Supervision, Curriculum and Instruction can help open doors to leadership roles in education, curriculum design and academic administration.
Careers and Salaries
Current Median Salaries from US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023
Program Details
Our Ed.D. in Supervision, Curriculum and Instruction is a 60-credit, fully online program designed to develop education leaders.
What Might I Learn?
You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a number of key areas.
Technology Integration
Explore the use of cutting-edge technology to enhance curriculum design and create dynamic, interactive learning environments.
Assessment and Evaluation
Learn to design and implement technology-driven assessments that provide real-time data to improve student performance and instructional effectiveness.
Educational Research
Gain proficiency in utilizing digital research tools and data analytics to conduct meaningful studies and drive evidence-based decision-making in education.
Instructional Leadership
Develop the skills to lead the integration of digital tools in teaching, fostering innovation and improving classroom instructional practices.
Taking Classes
Our experienced faculty are here to support you throughout your doctoral journey, ensuring you receive personalized guidance at every stage.
Online and Face-to-face
Designed for both current professionals and those seeking to advance their knowledge, our doctoral program offers a flexible, fully online format. Study at your own pace, wherever you may be, or register for a select number of face-to-face courses offered at our main campus and the Mesquite Metroplex Complex.
For an up-to-date list of course offerings, locations and meeting times, please check the schedule of classes, which is subject to change.
Curriculum
Earn your doctoral degree while pursuing concentrations that fit your research and career goals.
Areas of Concentration:
- Early childhood education
- Elementary education
- Secondary education
- Bilingual education
- Reading
- English as a second language
- Educational technology
Steps to Earn Your Ed.D.
Your journey to earning a doctoral degree includes:
- Completing coursework
- Residency
- Comprehensive exams
- Dissertation
During residency, you'll collaborate with peers and faculty on projects designed to prepare you for independent research. Comprehensive exams, taken in a written and oral format, mark your progress toward candidacy. Once you pass these and meet all requirements, you'll present a dissertation showcasing advanced research and a significant contribution to knowledge in the field. After admission to candidacy, you may qualify for reduced tuition, with your degree awarded at least eight months later.
Adding Value with Certificates
Boost your prospects. Graduate certificates can help enhance your expertise, providing additional credentials in key areas of education leadership and curriculum development.
Higher Education Student Affairs Graduate Certificate
This certificate prepares you to work in higher educational institutions with an emphasis on students. When you complete the certificate, careers related to student affairs will be the right place for you.
Instructional Design Graduate Certificate
This certificate program prepares you to create top-notch curricula. Once you complete this certificate, you’ll be eligible to begin your career as an instructional designer, training coach or other related path.
Instructional Coach Graduate Certificate
This certificate will prepare professionals to train and empower educator leaders to support and guide their colleagues in effective instruction within the classroom.
STEM Education Graduate Certificate
This certificate focus on helping you prepared to design, develop and evaluate STEM resources in or outside the classroom.
Finding My Community
We believe that education thrives in an environment where collaboration, support and mutual respect flourish. Our community of students and professors embodies these values, creating an enriching and dynamic atmosphere for learning and growth. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds and bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to the table. Our professors are not only experts in their respective fields but also dedicated mentors who are committed to guiding and nurturing the next generation of scholars.
Melanie Fields, Ph.D.
Alum Faculty
Kristan Nicole Pearce, Ph.D.
Faculty
David Brown, Ph.D.
Alum
Student Organizations
Our campus has many ways to engage and get involved. At East Texas A&M, student organizations strive to foster supportive communities that promote professional development, networking and advocacy for student success. Discover how our collaborative and innovative student organizations can help you reach your goals.
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Financing My Future
Financial Aid
Financial aid includes a variety of programs, like scholarships, federal and state grants, and federal and state work-study programs. Find out how you may be eligible for scholarships, grants, loans and/or a graduate assistantship. Financial Aid and Scholarships
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Enhance your expertise through on-campus employment opportunities.
Graduate Assistant/Research/Teaching
Graduate assistant teaching (GAT), graduate assistant research (GAR), and graduate assistant non-teaching (GANT) assistantships at East Texas A&M offer financial support and professional development for graduate students. Assistantships are available in academic and non-academic departments.
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East Texas A&M is one of the most affordable colleges around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our tuition rates are some of the most competitive in Texas.
$3,669
for Texas residents
/
$7,341
For non-residents
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents. But don’t worry: there are
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- Online Courses ($50 per hour)
- Remote Locations ($20 per hour)
- Lab Fees ($5 – $30 per course)
How Do I Get Started?
If you have not already done so, complete the Request Information form. You will be connected with your enrollment specialist, who can answer your questions. When you’re ready, go ahead and follow the steps below to apply.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must first meet the following criteria.
- GPA minimum 2.5
- master’s degree from an accredited university
Admission Process
Note: This program is not currently available to international students.
Deadlines
Fall application deadline: July 1
All required documents must be submitted by July 15
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- Within two business days of your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your graduate coordinator.
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accepts evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
- If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
- If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
Submit the Statement of Goals Form found in the Application Packet. An additional page can be added.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
Applications must provide an example of their best academic writing. This requirement can be met in the following ways:
- A course paper from a master’s program written within the past five years. This paper must show evidence of the applicant’s ability to cite references.
OR
- An applicant may respond to the following prompt: Select a current hot topic in education. Briefly present an argument for both sides of the debate. In your arguments, include citations to support your writing.
The writing sample must be a minimum of five pages double-spaced.
Request three signed letters of recommendation, on letterhead or using the reference form, from professionals who can attest to your goals and ability to succeed in the program.
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction will contact you to schedule your interview.
Review the Application Packet for more information.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
I Still Have Questions
We are here to help! Send us an email. We can answer your questions and assist you in the application process.
Contact the Department
- Department of Curriculum and Instruction
- 903.886.5537
- 903.886.5581
- Sowers Education South