Doctor of
Education in Curriculum and Learning Innovation
The Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Learning Innovation (EdDCLI) degree program is a professional and practice-based doctoral program that develops educational leaders and learning innovation specialists who design and lead transformative and future-ready solutions to complex educational challenges.
Delivered through modular format, EdDCLI is designed for educational professionals who seek to develop, implement, evaluate, and manage educational programs. After completing 31 units of coursework, students work with an academic supervisor and a team of mentors to engage in applied research and professional practice focused on real-world problems of learning innovation.
Program Outcomes
By the end of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Analyze and address complex educational problems and generate practice-based knowledge by designing, implementing, and evaluating innovative, future-oriented learning solutions that respond to emerging and anticipated educational needs;
- Demonstrate and exercise transformative, strategic, and ethical leadership in advancing curriculum and learning innovation across diverse and complex educational systems undergoing change;
- Communicate, influence, and cultivate strategic collaborations with stakeholders to advocate for and advance equitable, evidence-based, and innovative educational practices and policies;
- Apply and integrate advanced knowledge in curriculum and instructional design to develop, adapt, and evaluate responsive and technology-enhanced learning experiences across varied contexts;
- Lead and sustain educational innovation and system transformation initiatives using research-informed, practice-based, and scalable approaches.
Key Competencies Developed
By the end of the program, graduates will be able to develop the following key competencies:
1. Critical and Creative Thinking
- Ability to generate innovative solutions to educational problems and contribute new knowledge.
2. Transformative Leadership
- Capacity to lead change in diverse educational contexts with a focus on equity, quality, and ethical practice.
3. Ethical and Responsible Practice
- Commitment to ethical, reflective, and accountable decision-making in the design, research, and implementation of learning innovation initiatives.
4. Effective Communication
- Skill in articulating complex ideas and solutions to varied audiences with clarity, integrity, and purpose.
5. Collaboration and Advocacy
- Ability to work with stakeholders (researchers, institutions, government) to promote equitable, ethical, and evidence-based educational reform.
6. Curriculum Expertise
- Deep theoretical and practical knowledge in curriculum design, development, and evaluation.
7. Instructional Design Proficiency
- Competence in interpreting and developing instructional models across educational fields.
8. Contextual Responsiveness
- Skill in aligning educational systems with learners’ needs and societal demands through a systems thinking approach.
9. Leadership in Program Management
- Ability to manage schools, projects, and educational initiatives effectively, ensuring accountability and ethical practice.
10 Futures Thinking and Foresight
- Ability to anticipate trends, analyze emerging signals, and design innovative educational responses for future contexts.
These competencies can be assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Futures analysis and innovation brief
- Scenario planning project
- Learning technologies and data analytics project
- Inclusive learning design portfolio
- Curriculum development and innovation project
- Advanced instructional design study
- Innovation design and implementation project
- Leadership and change initiative report
- Dissertation in Practice (Practice-Based research project)
Total Program Units: 43 units
The following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are addressed by this program:
Potential Careers
Graduates of this program are equipped with advanced knowledge and leadership skills that open a wide range of career opportunities in both academic and non-academic settings. Potential career paths include:
1. Academic and Educational Leadership Roles
a. Curriculum Director or Instructional Coordinator
b. Dean, Academic Program Chair, or Innovation Lead
c. School Administrator or Principal
d. Faculty Member or Professor
2. Learning Innovation and Design Roles
a. Instructional Design and Innovation Specialist
b. Director of Learning Programs
3. Policy, Research, and Systems Development Roles
a. Education Policy Analyst
b. Educational Researcher
c. Program Evaluator
4. Consulting and Development Roles
a. Professional Development and Organizational Learning Specialist
b. Curriculum and Innovation Adviser
5. Specialized and International Roles
a. Director of Educational Programs (NGOs or International Organizations)
b. Textbook or Educational Content Developer
c. Accreditation or Quality Assurance
CURRICULUM SUMMARY
Courses | Units |
Core Courses | 12 |
DECL 8001 Leadership and Change Management in Education DECL 8002 Policy Analysis and Development in Education DECL 8003 Seminar in Education for Social Transformation DECL 8004 Talent and Leadership Development | |
Specialization Courses | 12 |
DECL 8301 Human-Centered Learning Design and Innovation DECL 8302 Seminar in the Evaluation of Educational Programs DECL 8303 Seminar in Strategic Curriculum Planning and Design DECL 8304 Digital Pedagogy and Learning Experience Design | |
Research Courses | 6 |
DECL 8701 Seminar in Applied Educational Research Methods DECL 8702 Data Analysis in Education | |
Comprehensive Exams | 0 |
DECL 9000 Comprehensive Exams | |
Institutional Course | 1 |
MSAA 6000 Miriam Spirituality and Advocacy | |
Dissertation | 12 |
DECL 9996 Dissertation Proposal DECL 9997 Dissertation Research in Practice DECL 9998 Dissertation Defense DECL 9999 Dissertation Colloquium | |
Total Number of Units | 43 |
