Program Overview

Education, Ph.D.

Overview

This program offers opportunities to contribute to national and international conversations surrounding the many complex issues in today’s educational system. The research-oriented program is designed primarily, but not exclusively, for students who want research and/or teaching careers in higher education.

Program Details

• Students design and implement original dissertation research to address a specific problem or issue in the field of education.
• The program leads to publishable articles in national and international peer-reviewed journals.
• Students become proficient in advanced statistical and qualitative research methodologies and gain the skills to lead further research in their professional careers in academia.

Degree Fit

This program could be a good fit if you:

• Are interested in conducting research
• Want a career in academia
• Are self-motivated
• Work well independently

Career Outcomes

With this degree, you could become a/an:

• Professor
• College-level instructor
• Researcher

Areas of Emphasis

• Education: Adult, Organizational Learning and Leadership
• Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders & Related Disabilities
• Education: Career and Technical Education
• Education: Curriculum and Instruction
• Education: Educational Leadership
• Education: Healthy Active Lifestyles
• Education: Exercise Science
• Education: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Program Availability

Available Online and On-Campus

Related Programs

• Movement & Leisure Science, M.S.
• Educational Leadership, Ed.S.

Program Locations

• Moscow
• Boise
• Coeur d'Alene
• Idaho Falls