The Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction prepares students for positions in a wide variety of settings. It requires at least three academic years of full-time study and research, or the equivalent over a longer period, beyond the baccalaureate. Students typically complete the program in four years of full-time study. In addition to the requirements described here, students should review the general regulations governing doctoral degrees as outlined in the University at Albany Graduate Bulletin, including the sections on advanced standing and transfer of credit.


In addition to the general University requirements for admission to doctoral study, an applicant should present scores from the aptitude section of the Graduate Record Examination. Applications are assembled by Graduate Admissions and considered by the ETAP faculty. Qualified candidates are not normally accepted until a faculty member has agreed to serve as advisor. An applicant who holds a master’s degree with specialization in an appropriate field may be granted advanced standing after admission.