Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education

Professional Studies in Education Specialization

School of Education

This PhD specialization is designed for experienced educators who wish to excel as teachers, consultants, or researchers. This online degree program provides optimal opportunity to focus on areas of study that interest you most where you will develop advanced critical thinking, problem solving, and research skills.

You may be eligible for transfer credits of up to 48 credits.

Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner you will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online courses. Taken during specific milestone in your program, you will attend three colloquia, each one week in length.

ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES BEGINNING: October 7, 2024 COST PER QUARTER: $4,050 (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment) TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS: 120

Core Courses:

• ED 8004 - Societal and Cultural Change - 4 credits
• ED 8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods - 4 credits

Specialization Courses:

• ED 814 - Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Educational Process - 4 credits
• ED 7712 - Classroom Assessment in Education - 4 credits



• ED 829 - Theory and Methods of Educating Adults - 4 credits OR
• ED 7700 - Learning Theory and the Educational Process - 4 credits
  
  
• ED 815 - The Future of Educational Institutions: Topics and Trends - 4 credits
• ED 7701 - Educational Philosophy and Change - 4 credits
• ED 8222 - Professionalism in the 21st Century - 4 credits
• ED 9984 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination I - 4 credits
• ED 9985 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination II - 4 credits
• ED 9996 - Dissertation Research I - 4 credits
• ED 9997 - Dissertation Research II - 4 credits
• ED 9998 - Dissertation Research III - 4 credits
• ED 9999 - Dissertation Research IV - 4 credits

Eighteen Elective Courses:

Choose any graduate courses - 72 credits