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PhD of Postsecondary Student Success in Learning, Literacy, and Mathematics Ed. D
- San Marcos, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Practice-oriented doctorate in developmental education.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Postsecondary Student Success in Learning
- Literacy
- and Mathematics Ed. D. and apply subject knowledge
- Effective communication
- and independent learning to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Researchers
- Faculty
- Scholars
- Program leaders
- Policymakers
- Practitioners
Curriculum
- 60 Credit hours (48 coursework
- 12 Dissertation)
- Bachelor's-only entrants need 60-90. Developmental education theory and research
- Research methods
- Specialisation in literacy
- Developmental mathematics or learning support
- Dissertation courses.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree (master's per programme) equivalent to a US degree
- 3.00 GPA overall or in the last 60 hours plus graduate work
- Official transcripts and programme-specific documents
- English test score
- 3.00 Overall GPA or 3.00 in last 60 undergraduate hours plus any graduate courses (US 4.0 scale
- Programmes may require more).
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree equivalent to a 4-year US bachelor (master degree per programme), Official transcripts, GRE, Statement, Letters and other documents per programme page.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Check the program and applicant-category requirements. Complete the appropriate international online admission application and pay the application fee. Send official academic transcripts and English proficiency results where required. Follow the admission portal for decisions and additional immigration documents.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,300 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 USD |
| Deposit | $3,300 USD |
Program details
| Campus | San Marcos |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education |
| Department | Curriculum and Instruction |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, Award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $16,300 USD per year. The application fee is $90 USD. The deposit is $3,300 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,900 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3.