PhD Education at University of New Hampshire

Programme overview

The PhD offers specializations in children and youth in communities, curriculum and instruction/teacher education, and leadership and policy studies, examining education from philosophical, sociocultural and policy perspectives. It enrolls full-time and part-time students.

Department: Education | Duration: About 48 credits of coursework after matriculation (excluding doctoral research) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durham, NH, United States

What you will study

A 16-credit common core, a 12-credit specialization, at least 8 credits of electives and integrative coursework, followed by a qualifying paper, dissertation proposal, candidacy, dissertation defense and final oral examination.

Career pathways

Graduates work at colleges and universities and K-12 schools, and as policy makers, community agency directors, consultants and research analysts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A master's degree in education or a related field and generally some education-related experience; Graduate School application and transcripts; a personal statement plus an essay of 1,000-1,500 words on an educational issue. UNH Graduate School (all programmes, international applicants): English proficiency minimums are TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 59 or Duolingo 120, with waivers available for applicants with English-medium degrees; GRE/GMAT requirements are set by each programme.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: About 48 credits of coursework after matriculation (excluding doctoral research)

Apply through the official page: https://www.unh.edu/graduate-school/admissions

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