PhD in Curriculum and Instruction (PhD)

Tuition comes to 19,167 USD per year.

Students study curriculum theory, curriculum design and planning, instructional material design and evaluation, and curriculum evaluation. They also study applications to specific subject matter, programs, or educational levels.

This field may prepare students to serve as professional curriculum specialists. It also supports work applying curriculum and instructional processes and tools to specific subject matter, programs, or educational levels.

For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 91% of applicants.

Life at Robert Morris centers on a close-knit campus community in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. The 230-acre campus combines a suburban setting with access to Pittsburgh, which is only minutes away. Students can take part in NCAA Division I athletics, join one of 17 club sports, or use the Student Recreation Center, UPMC Events Center, Joe Walton Stadium, and RMU Island Sports Center. The Colonials’ athletics tradition has brought fans together for more than 50 years.

Academic programs span four schools and include degrees, majors, and certificates with a professional focus. Business, nursing, cybersecurity, and engineering are among the university’s highlighted areas of strength. Courses are taught by scholar-experts with real-world experience, while facilities and regional connections support practical learning. The RISE Center provides simulation-based education for health science learners and external professionals, including human, technology-based, and online simulation. Its work covers scenario development, standardized patients, debriefing, and evaluation.

International students apply through pathways based on their study history and intended level. Options include first-time undergraduate study, undergraduate transfer, graduate, and doctoral applications for students enrolling on a student visa. Admissions and Financial Aid offices provide resources for taking the next step and making study more affordable through scholarships and institutional aid. Students interested in community engagement can connect with programs that bring businesses and local nonprofit organizations together through learning, leadership development, and regional service.