PhD Education at University of Maine

The PhD in Education prepares students to apply research-based knowledge, field-tested experience and current technology to the changing needs of schools, children and families, working with a faculty advisor who tailors the programme. Specializations are Education Schools and Communities, Higher Education, Literacy Education, Prevention and Intervention Studies, Special Education and STEM Education; currently only Special Education and Higher Education accept applications.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development  |  Department: College of Education and Human Development  |  Duration: Minimum 57 graduate credits beyond the master's degree  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

Minimums: Educational Foundations 12 credits (professional seminar plus three courses); Research Foundations 15 credits (at least 6 quantitative and 6 qualitative); Professional Core in the specialization; a 6-credit two-semester research practicum in year four; 9 dissertation credits; comprehensive exams; a committee of three or more faculty.

Career pathways

Professorships at research and other postsecondary institutions, education policy organisations, and K-12 administration. BLS median pay above $83,000 for postsecondary instructors and above $105,000 for K-12 superintendents.

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