Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

The goal of the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program is to educate professionals as researchers. Many graduates become university researchers and professors.

The program is designed to provide an in-depth and theoretical understanding of different subject areas. The expectation is that students will participate in scholarly debates through their writing, and through conference participation and presentations.

Ph.D. in Education

Courses for the Ph.D. in Education program are administered by the Faculty of Education, Doctoral Studies Committee, however all graduate students are under the auspices of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The Doctoral Committee exercises the responsibilities assigned to a Department Head by the Faculty of Graduate Studies in the case of departmentally-based graduate programs.

Courses for the Ph.D. in Education program are administered by the Faculty of Education, Doctoral Studies Committee, however all graduate students are under the auspices of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The Doctoral Committee exercises the responsibilities assigned to a Department Head by the Faculty of Graduate Studies in the case of departmentally-based graduate programs.Courses for the Ph.D. in Education program are administered by the Faculty of Education, Doctoral Studies Committee, however all graduate students are under the auspices of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The Doctoral Committee exercises the responsibilities assigned to a Department Head by the Faculty of Graduate Studies in the case of departmentally-based graduate programs.Courses for the Ph.D. in Education program are administered by the Faculty of Education, Doctoral Studies Committee, however all graduate students are under the auspices of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The Doctoral Committee exercises the responsibilities assigned to a Department Head by the Faculty of Graduate Studies in the case of departmentally-based graduate programs.

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Graduate Studies Academic Guide

For detailed Ph.D. information, review the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar & Catalog and the PhD Program in Education Supplementary Regulations. 

Graduate Studies General Regulations are available in Section 5 of this guide under Graduate Studies.


Below is a list of commonly asked academic questions not listed in the Academic Calendar & Catalog

• Ph.D. Courses
  Not all Ph.D. courses listed in the Academic Calendar & Catalog are offered every year. Here is a list of upcoming graduate course offerings. 
• Ph.D. Fees
  Fees are assessed through the Registrar's Office and collected by the Cashier's Office.
• Ph.D. Program Advisors
  All Ph.D. applicants are asked to write the name of a preferred thesis advisor on their application form. For a list of thesis advisors see the revised Appendix A (pdf) of the Education Supplemental Regulations.
  
  Alternatively you can use the “Research Experts” search bar tool and use keywords related to your area of interest to find Faculty Members who conduct research in the parameters of the search.