Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies - Foundations and Sociopolitical Contexts of Education

The Educational Studies program focuses on the improvement of K-12 education. We do this through research and scholarship on educational practice and through the preparation of knowledgeable, skillful, and thoughtful teachers and education administrators. We offer a number of PhD specializations that will allow you to pursue the specific set of knowledge and skills you need to make your unique contribution to our common goal. In keeping with our traditions of interdisciplinary scholarship, the Educational Studies program allows you to create and complete an individualized set of requirements developed in coordination with faculty on your advising committee. Our faculty are situated in one or more of the following fields of specialization. Review faculty profiles to learn more about our work in Educational Studies. EXAMPLE SPECIALIZATION AREAS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: Foundations and Sociopolitical Contexts of Education; Critical Race Studies; Educational Policy and School Improvement; Learning Design and Technologies; Literacy, Language and Culture; Disciplinary Learning and Teaching (e.g., Mathematics, Science, Social Studies); Teacher Education and Learning; Measurement and Research Methods.