Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education
School of Education
Professional Studies in Education Specialization
This online PhD program in education is designed for experienced educators or administrators working in a variety of teaching or training situations. The flexible program provides optimal opportunity for you to build upon previous knowledge and experience, and choose course work and research topics most interesting or relevant to your current position or career aspirations. In addition to earning a PhD, you will have the option to earn a Post-Master's Certificate in Enrollment Management (along with a professional Enrollment Management certificate from Noel-Levitz) or a Post-Master’s Certificate in College Teaching as part of your program. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing postsecondary faculty or P–12 master teacher positions, or consulting or leadership positions in a variety of educational settings, including higher education, business, nonprofit organizations, the military, health care, or government.
The residential colloquia experience
As a doctoral learner, you will attend three one-week colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond. Learn more about residential colloquia:
Total Program:
120
quarter credits
Next Start Date: Call for date
Cost Per Quarter:
$4,335.00
78% of our learners receive aid.
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Core Courses
- ED8002 - Foundations of Theory and Practice in Doctoral Studies - 4 quarter credits
- ED8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods - 4 quarter credits
- ED8119 - Advanced Practicum in Research Design* - 4 quarter credits
Specialization Courses
- ED7701 - Educational Philosophy and Change - 4 quarter credits
- ED8100 - The Future of Educational Institutions: Topics and Trends - 4 quarter credits
- ED8222 - Professionalism in the 21st Century - 4 quarter credits
- ED7700 - Learning Theory and the Educational Process - 4 quarter credits
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- ED7311 - Theory and Methods of Educating Adults - 4 quarter credits
- ED9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination* - 4 quarter credits
- ED9920 - Dissertation Courseroom* - non-credit
- ED9921 - Dissertation Research 1* - 5 quarter credits
- ED9922 - Dissertation Research 2* - 5 quarter credits
- ED9923 - Dissertation Research 3* - 5 quarter credits
- ED9924 - Dissertation Research 4* - 5 quarter credits
Seventeen Elective Courses
- Recommended elective courses
- ED8115 - Advanced Quantitative Research Methods* - 4 quarter credits
- ED8117 - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods* - 4 quarter credits
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- Choose any graduate courses
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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