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EdD Coaching and Teaching Studies at West Virginia University

West Virginia University, United States

Programme overview

Doctoral program in the School of Sport Sciences that builds in-depth knowledge of coaching and teaching theory and evidence-based practice. Students analyze practice-based problems in teacher and coach preparation and complete an extended research project.

Faculty: College of Applied Human Sciences  |  Department: School of Sport Sciences  |  Duration: 60 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

60 credit hours: 12 hours core (PET 735, 741, 745, 753), 15 hours statistics and research methods, 12 hours advisor-approved electives and 21 hours dissertation research. Milestones are a written and oral qualifying exam, comprehensive exam, dissertation prospectus and dissertation defense.

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Application information

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.

Graduate applications are made through the WVU online graduate application with a $75 application fee; minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission, and some programmes require higher.

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