PhD in Education: Education Policy

Up to 30 credits in entry-level/advanced coursework in education or related fields. (NOTE. Often these credits are transferred in from previous graduate programs.)

Choose four additional courses, from the following list of courses Choose one contemporary issues course

At least one advanced research methods course, as most appropriate to support the chosen dissertation topic; eligible courses include, but are not limited to. Choose a combination of ED 595. Ph.D. Research (Dissertation) (at least 15 credits recommended), ED 596. Research Apprenticeship (0-12 credits), ED 591. Independent Study, and/or other courses related to your dissertation, for a total of 27 credits.

Choose electives to help you develop content and research methods expertise to prepare for a dissertation on a topic addressing educational thought and policy (as needed to reach minimum of 90 credits total).