The PhD in Education is designed to prepare educational leaders with knowledge and expertise in educational theory and practice, and more specialized knowledge in one of the following areas:

• Curriculum and Instruction
• Educational Leadership
• Educational Psychology
• Adult Education

Sample Courses

ED 910 Advanced Studies in Educational Research (3)

The course will provide students with advanced knowledge and understanding of the philosophical backgrounds and methods common to many types of education research. Students will engage in critical appraisal of methods of inquiry, participate in focused discussions of theoretical and methodological research issues and construct a small scale research project.

ED 920 Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Education (3)

This course is intended to prepare doctoral students for their comprehensive examinations by broadening understanding of issues related to the changing context of education. It also provides an opportunity for students to explore issues that relate to their areas of research interest.

ED 925 Issues in Epistemological Foundations of Education (3)

Many issues addressed by educators today require an increasingly careful analysis and grounding in foundational perspectives. This class explores such perspectives with particular emphases on epistemological and cultural-historical themes that will enable students to understand and deal with educational situations and decisions more effectively.