Curriculum Studies
Make a difference in educational issues and policies by applying a critical lens of diversity.
Curriculum Studies is interdisciplinary and draws upon multiple perspectives including social foundations, cultural studies, and critical theories to study curriculum (defined broadly), such as subject area curriculum and pedagogy, school policies and procedures, educational issues, and public pedagogies beyond the classroom. The field values community building and social actions, paying particular attention to issues of power, ideology, justice, and epistemology while envisioning the possibilities of educational transformation. Curriculum Studies arises from a 1970s reconceptualization of curriculum and is concerned with understanding curriculum more so than developing and evaluating curricula.
Programs Offered
Sample Courses
- Curriculum History in the U.S.
- Contemporary Curriculum Theory
- Qualitative Inquiry
- Advanced Qualitative Inquiry
- Teaching Apprenticeship
- Research Apprenticeship
Special Admission Requirements
There are no special admissions requirements for this program.
What Sets Us Apart
As a graduate student at TCU, you鈥檒l immerse yourself in a community of teaching, learning, research and practice. You鈥檒l work side-by-side with faculty members on research projects, take thought-provoking courses and acquire the skills to advance your career in education.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the program pursue varied professional positions in schools, non-profit agencies and other community organizations.