Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education

Course work and research emphasize the application of knowledge to teaching and learning, and the development of students as professional leaders with a strong scholarly knowledge base.

 

Program Info

Overview

Fields of Study

Courses

Admission Requirements

Application Deadline and Program Start Dates

Late Applications

 

Overview

• designed as a full-time, four-year, on-campus program with three terms per year
• students must identify a major field of study and may choose a minor field if desired (see below for field details)
• coursework is normally flexible to allow students to pursue their research interests within their selected field
• each course is seminar style and consist of 36 instructional hours
• students normally take courses for the first two years, then complete a comprehensive examination and write a thesis proposal
• students are expected to meet regularly with their supervisor to ensure adequate academic progress
• minimum time to degree completion is nine academic terms
• degree requirements must be completed within seven years of initial registration

Fields of Study

Students must identify a major field of study:

• Cognitive Studies — Examines the psychological foundations of human learning and development. The domain encompasses both the mental processes of the individual learner and the situated contexts of learning. It focuses on processes by which people learn to think, reason, solve problems, and make meanings.
• Cultural and Policy Studies — Examines, from a critical perspective, the implications of the social, cultural, philosophical, historical and political contexts for education, in its broadest sense, and for institutional policies and practices.
• Curriculum Studies — Includes the exploration of all aspects of curriculum, including the intended curriculum, the enacted curriculum, the learned curriculum, and the relationships among these constituents of curriculum.

Courses

Brief descriptions of the courses offered in the Ph.D. in Education program can be found in the School of Graduate Studies calendar.

• successful completion of a Master's degree in Education or related discipline, with first class standing (A- or 80% or higher) at a recognized university
• professional experience in education or a related field is an asset

Application Deadline and Program Start Dates

Applications are due by January 15th, 2013.

Students normally begin their program in September.

Late applications are not normally considered.