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Doctor of Philosophy in Education Studies at University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico, United States

Programme overview

The Doctoral Program in Education Studies is structured to support critical, rigorous, interdisciplinary study of significant educational issues by developing students’ knowledge and understanding of research methods, curriculum, pedagogy, and the situation of educational research in social, political, and historical contexts. The program positions educational research as service to both local and global communities and to the broader field toward more just and equitable educ.

Faculty: College of Education & Human Sciences  |  Department: Teacher Education  |  Duration: 66 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

Requires 66 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications: In addition to all materials required by the UNM Office of Admissions, the following must be submitted online: Letter of Intent; Professional/Academic Writing Sample; CV/Resume; Official Transcripts from all institutions of higher education; 3 Contact names and email addresses for Letters of Recommendation. Applicants are expected to participate in an interview with Teacher Education, Educational Leadership and Policy faculty. Admission Requirements: Meet graduate school and program requirements, including: An overall GPA of 3.0; Evidence of potential to conduct scholarly research and produce academic writing. Application Deadlines: Faculty review applications when they are received. For best consideration, submit the completed application by December 1. New cohorts begin each fall.

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: 66 credit hours

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