Develop the coaching and leadership expertise to support educator growth, strengthen curriculum and instruction, and lead meaningful organizational change that improves teaching and learning.
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Lead Positive Organizational Change
Develop the expertise to lead instructional improvement, support educators through effective coaching, and strengthen curriculum and teaching practices. Maryville’s EdD in curriculum and instruction combines leadership development with practical application, preparing educators to make a meaningful impact in schools and other educational settings.
Students work with an academic advisor to leverage their strengths.
Career outcome rate is 98%.
Small cohort sizes to support collaboration.
Real-world curriculum with practical application.
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION – CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND COACHING LEADERSHIP OPTIONS
On Campus
Students choosing the on-campus path will take all courses on campus.
Virtual Low-Residency
Members of the cohort will meet together via Zoom each week with their course professors on Thursday evenings from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for seven consecutive semesters to engage in whole group, small group and/or individual activities.
Cohort members will travel to the University campus on four Saturdays during the program to engage in face-to-face learning with their colleagues and professors focused on the development of their research/practicum projects and to share the results of these activities with their peers. (One Saturday Session in Semesters 1, 4, 6 and 7).
PROJECT-BASED
LEARNING
Maryville’s instructional coaching doctorate emphasizes practical, project-based learning that connects educational theory with real-world challenges. Through collaborative learning and applied research, students explore ways to strengthen instructional practices, support teacher development, and improve student learning.
This hands-on approach helps educators build the confidence and expertise to lead meaningful change in their schools and educational communities.
PROFESSIONAL
PARTNERSHIPS
Maryville’s School of Education partners with private and public school districts in the greater St. Louis region and beyond to provide educators with opportunities to experience hands-on involvement in real-world projects.
FEATURED
FACULTY
Steve Coxon, associate professor of education, directs the Center for Access and Achievement (CA2) which opened in 2017.
CA2 runs programs that give students in underfunded districts in St. Louis County the boost they need to thrive, including App Dev Camp with Riverview Gardens, STEM Sprouts with Ritenour preschoolers, Young Scholars with Ferguson-Florissant and more.