Doctoral Curriculum and Instruction Program
Program Overview/Mission
The Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is a program for educational leaders who wish to advance their careers. The doctoral degree will address the needs of professionals in the K-14 education sector who seek to improve their practice, positively impact their institutions, and advance their professional careers. The program will also address the needs of professionals employed in the informal education sector such as those who work at zoos, museums, educational outreach and community centers, as well as other educational-related STEM industries.
Program Degrees
Curriculum and Instruction Ed.D.
Admission Requirements
- Curriculum and Instruction Ed.D.
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Admission Deadline
Fall Only: July 15
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Application
Apply online through the UHCL Graduate Application Portal for admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake as a graduate student.
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Special Requirements
- Master's Degree from an Accredited Institution
- Resume
- Letter of intent. Please include within your 2-page, double-spaced letter:
- a paragraph that explains why you want admittance into a doctoral program,
- a paragraph that describes an event/project that you led in your organization (or unit) that you believe is a predictor of your success in a doctoral program, and
- 2 - 3 paragraphs that describe problems of practice you think you would like to explore during your doctoral studies and what impact you would like to have in your future profession, OR
- 2 - 3 paragraphs that demonstrate that you are well-versed in the knowledge-base of your discipline or field of expertise (using research as evidence)
- Three reference forms - At least one reference must be from a supervisor or other administrator familiar with the applicant's work. If possible, at least one of the Reference Forms should be from a professor involved in the applicant's master's program.
- Official transcripts from each accredited institution sent to the Office of Admissions.
- Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded using the UHCL Graduate Application Portal and may be used by graduate programs within each college to make admission decisions depending on the intended class start date. Please be mindful that all unofficial transcript(s) are required for admission review and must include the institution(s) name.
- If applicable, provide a letter from an employer confirming support of the applicant's pursuit of the Ed.D. and willingness to allow fieldwork within the organization. View the form letter: Letter of Support
Program Faculty

Suzanne Brown
Department Chair and Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3536
Email: browns@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1119

Jane Cooper
Assistant Professor of Qualitative Methods,
Education
Contact number: 281-841-4858
Email: cooperja@uhcl.edu
Office: B1111-12

Mary Curtis
Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3607
Email: CurtisM@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 1119

Kent Divoll
Doctoral Program Director and Professor of Curriculum and Instruction,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3634
Email: divoll@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1119

Michelle Giles
Program Director and Associate Professor of Instructional Design and Technology,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3516
Email: giles@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1321

Renée E. Lastrapes
Education Program Director and Professor of Educational Research and Assessment,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3566
Email: Lastrapes@uhcl.edu
Office: B1111 - 7

Michelle Peters
Department Chair of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis, Professor of Research
& Statistics, Co-Director UHCLTeach,
Education
Contact number: 202-321-3752
Email: petersm@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1111

Carol Waters
Assistant Professor of STEM Education,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3503
Email: WatersC@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 1119.11

Jana Willis
Department Chair and Professor of Literacy, Library Science, and Learning Technologies,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3568
Email: willis@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1321

Omah M. Williams-Duncan
Associate Professor of Teacher Education - STEM Emphasis,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3547
Email: duncano@uhcl.edu
Office: B1119-4