Program Overview

Education: Teaching and Learning Doctor of Philosophy

About the Program

The Teaching and Learning's PhD program prepares top educators for highly productive careers as educational researchers, teacher educators, and district, state, and national leaders.

As a doctoral student, youll take part in research and scholarship that will prepare you to be among the next generation of education leaders. The foundation of your PhD experience is a research apprenticeship. You will critically analyze existing research and work closely with faculty on their research while you gain an extensive set of research skills. With those skills, youll develop innovative theories and practices in your own outstanding research both in the program and professionally.

The Doctor of Philosophy program comes with the flexibility to focus your specialization around your interests in a variety of disciplines.

Program Information

Our highly ranked graduate programs are distributed into these specializations offering a PhD.

Specializations

• The program offers a range of specializations, allowing students to focus on their interests in various disciplines.
  • Each specialization provides a unique perspective and approach to education, enabling students to tailor their studies to their career goals.

Research Areas

• The program emphasizes research and scholarship, preparing students for careers as educational researchers, teacher educators, and leaders.
  • Students work closely with faculty on research projects, gaining extensive research skills and developing innovative theories and practices.

Program Structure

• The PhD program is built around a research apprenticeship, where students critically analyze existing research and work with faculty on their research projects.
  • This approach enables students to develop a deep understanding of research methods and techniques, as well as the ability to design and conduct their own research studies.

Career Opportunities

• Graduates of the program are prepared for highly productive careers as educational researchers, teacher educators, and district, state, and national leaders.
  • The program's emphasis on research and scholarship enables students to develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a variety of education-related careers.