Doctoral Degree in Education Sciences
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
A doctorate in Education Sciences is ideal for students who are passionate about advancing educational practices through research, policy, and innovation, with a focus on improving learning outcomes across diverse settings. This program prepares graduates for careers as university professors, educational researchers, policy analysts, or leaders in educational administration, equipping them to drive change in K-12 education, higher education, and educational technology.
Program Overview
Graduates of the program are prepared to meet the growing national need for educators who are well trained in methodological issues in education research. This Ph.D. program prepares individuals who will have careers in research universities, educational research labs and corporations, and research groups within education agencies. Students choose from a specialty area to customize their degree to their area of interest within education.
Specialty Areas Available within the Education Sciences PhD Program
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Leadership Studies (Fully Online Only)
- Educational Evaluation and Policy
- Educational Policy Studies: Philosophical and Cultural Inquiry
- Health Education
- Physical Education (Fully Online Only)
- Quantitative and Psychometric Methods
- STEM education
Learn more about these options on the College of Education graduate programs website.
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What You'll Learn
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
Admission Requirements
Please view the Graduate School's Admission Requirements. If there are Additional Requirements listed below, those program-specific requirements also apply.
Application Requirements
Please view the application requirements for the Graduate School. If there are Additional Requirements listed below, those program-specific requirements also apply.
Application Deadlines
Domestic
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Fall
- 07/25/2025
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Spring
- 12/12/2025
International
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Fall
- 04/15/2025
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Spring
- 09/15/2025
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