Ph.D. Programs

PhD in
Education

This program prepares students to become researchers in one of the many areas of specialization in the program’s two concentrations: 

Theory, Organization, and Policy (e.g., philosophical foundations of education, education policy, equity and access in education, critical pedagogy and social justice education).

Learning, Cognition, Instruction, and Development (e.g., early childhood education, educational psychology, language and literacy education, learning sciences, mathematics and science education, social studies education, special education, educational statistics and measurement).

PhD in
Higher Education 

This program prepares students to become higher education researchers, who take their scholarship, knowledge, and research skills to provide leadership, insight, and expertise on higher education issues (the complexities of colleges and universities, their missions, contexts, challenges, and successes) and go on to influence educational practice in the United States and abroad through original research efforts.

EdD 
Education Doctorate

This program helps future and current leaders develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to solve problems of practice and improve instructional quality. Graduates will learn to be change agents who improve the lives of students and their families and communities. The program is specifically designed for working professionals, providing a sequence of coursework and hands-on leadership experiences along with individualized mentoring.