PhD in Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision (PhD)

At Carson-Newman University, tuition comes to 9,968 USD per year.

Carson-Newman’s Ed.D. program prepares individuals for leadership roles in education by building on previous master’s or Ed.S. degrees. It emphasizes analyzing educational theory and research, exploring applications, and developing leadership skills. This is a concentration within the Doctor of Education degree.

Focus areas include Administrative Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction Leadership.

The program requires 57 credit hours, with coursework structured in eight-week sessions during fall and spring terms and intensive summer sessions.

Designed for full-time educators who already have a master’s or Ed.S. degree.

The programme totals about 57 credit hours. Fully online, with assignments and discussions conducted remotely. The program is designed for full-time educators and typically takes approximately 3 years to complete. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 68% of applicants.

More than 170 years of history shape Carson-Newman University's identity as a Christian institution focused on educating citizens and worldwide servant-leaders. Faculty invest in students inside and outside the classroom, with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. Academic options include more than 50 majors and 14 graduate degrees, supported by hands-on opportunities such as state-of-the-art labs, student teaching, and internships.

The College of Health Sciences brings together Nursing, Exercise Science, and the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice. Music students use the Tarr Music Center's practice rooms, music library, piano lab, and rehearsal spaces. Students can also pursue interests through theatre, concerts, intramurals, club sports, and 21 NCAA Division II athletic teams. Study-abroad opportunities extend across six continents.

The campus is in Jefferson City, Tennessee, about 35 minutes from Knoxville and 40 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains. Mossy Creek runs through campus, while Cherokee and Douglas lakes are nearby. Housing includes residence halls, apartments, and West Campus Commons, a 110,000-square-foot complex with more than 520 beds, study areas, lounges, games, and a market. International students should expect a campus where Christian faith and service are central to student life.