Doctor of Philosophy in Policy and Organizational Studies

The Ph.D. in Policy and Organizational Studies is designed to prepare students for research-oriented work in the academy or other settings within the fields of education policy or organizational development. This program is structured to highlight the interdisciplinary nature of the fields and to build on the unique characteristics of Temple University, including its status as a diverse urban institution that emphasizes user-inspired, social justice-oriented, and community-connected scholarship. The 48-credit post-master's doctoral program includes rigorous study of the theoretical and methodological foundations of Policy and Organizational Studies research combined with a focus on three specialized facets of the policy and organizational fields: Adult and Organizational Development, Higher Education, and Urban Education. The Ph.D. in Policy and Organizational Studies is designed to be completed in four years. Deepen your understanding of how to manage the change process within educational, community, or other types of organizational systems while specializing in a subject that inspires you. Earn the interdisciplinary Policy and Organizational Studies PhD, which includes concentrations in Adult and Organizational Development, Higher Education, and Urban Education, from Temple’s College of Education and Human Development. Immerse yourself in a program that embraces social justice-oriented, and community-connected scholarship as you gain a firm foundational understanding of social science and policy analysis. Refine your research skills by completing multiple courses in research methods, including qualitative and quantitative research. Build upon your fundamental education knowledge and concentrate on a specialization of your choice while taking advantage of Temple’s location in the midst of Philadelphia’s highly diverse communities. Apply your knowledge through research and teaching apprenticeships in real-world settings within the city’s dense network of educational districts and institutions. For full course and curriculum information, look to your specific concentration.

Master's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: Students who hold a master's degree in a related field may transfer in up to 30 credits as advanced standing, with approval.Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A bachelor's degree is required. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is expected.International applicants should also submit an official document that validates completion and conferral of a degree, diploma, and/or certificate. While not required, international applicants are encouraged to submit transcript(s) to the World Education Services (WES) for evaluation.Statement of Goals: Using autobiographical style, explain your interest in pursuing a doctoral degree in education. Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master\u2019s degree at a U.S. The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of "B" or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.Resume: Current resume required.Writing Sample: The academic writing sample should be a paper written for a class within the last five years. If a recent paper is not available, the applicant should compose an op-ed piece on an educational issue of her/his choosing.