NOTE: Application materials for the Fall 2025 cohort are due by February 17, 2025. We will accept applications after this date as long as space permits.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies will prepare educators from a variety of community organizations (P-12 schools, higher education, and other community contexts) to engage in effective research and practice of teaching and learning. The program consists of two primary strands, one that concentrates on developing educators for P-12 learners, and a second that prepares educators for post-secondary learners.

Program Overview

The 60 credit hour Doctor of Philosophy program in Educational Studies prepares educators from a variety of community contexts (P-12 schools, higher education, and other community organizations) to engage in effective research and practice about teaching and learning. The program situates theory, research and practice within the broad context of urban education.

What You Will Learn

You will engage in a theoretically rigorous program grounded in best practices and directly linked to the University’s strategic initiatives. A key underlying emphasis of the program will be a focus on poverty and its specific impact on urban, as well as suburban and rural communities.

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Opportunities

As a graduate of the Ph.D. program, you are prepared and credentialed to become a university faculty member, higher education administrator, or research scientist. You will be empowered to excel in various leadership roles.

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Educational Studies [Ph.D.]

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Christopher Robbins, Professor
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