Our mission with the Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education (CITE) doctoral program is to prepare students to be leading scholars and educators who deeply understand and work to improve education in its political, social and cultural contexts.
Comprehensive curriculum, tailored training
We combine internationally renowned faculty, an interdisciplinary approach, exposure to multiple ideas and flexibility in study through a variety of focal areas to create a one-of-a-kind learning experience tailored to your professional career objectives.
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Our students currently get full funding for up to five years, which includes opportunities for assistantships, fellowships, study abroad, conferences, scholarships and more. Learn more by talking with an advisor.

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RANKED AMONG THE BEST
The CITE program ranks in the top five in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report.
The CITE program environment is academically rigorous, socially conscientious, and at the same time supportive of students. This is a rare combination, which makes it an extraordinary doctoral program.
Research across the College of Education
10
Centers and Institutes
120
TENURE-SYSTEM FACULTY MEMBERS
210
ACTIVE GRANTS AND CONTRACTS
$125
MILLION IN EXTERNALLY FUNDED GRANTS AND CONTRACTS