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Professional Doctorate of Urban Education
- Pittsburgh, United States
- English
- On campus
- Professional Doctorate
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Education offered on campus by the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced subject knowledge in Urban Education. Strengthen educational analysis
- critical reflection on teaching practice
- and communication of learning concepts through research-oriented study and evaluation of evidence. Research-specific competencies depend on the approved doctoral project and supervision.
Career outcomes
- Potential fields and roles include Education Program Coordinator
- Curriculum Development Assistant
- Education Research Associate. Academic and research roles may require additional experience. Employment and professional eligibility are not guaranteed.
Curriculum
- Study centres on knowledge to transform learning and engagement in urban environments. The programme is delivered on campus through the School of Education. The subject listing does not give the full course list
- credit total or sequence
- which are held on the programme's department page.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Set by each professional school
- typically a bachelor degree with school-specific prerequisites and English scores.
Accepted academic background
Set by each school (e.g. bachelor degree and professional-school prerequisites)
Language tests
- IELTS Varies by programme
How to apply
- Choose the programme and check its deadline
- prerequisites and any central application service on the school's website; each professional school runs its own admissions. Apply online and pay the school's fee. Upload transcripts
- prerequisite evidence and an English test score. Accept the offer. Show proof of funds to receive the I-20
- then apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $48,534 - $76,616 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Pittsburgh Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Education |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $48,534 - $76,616 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $14,377 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Varies by programme.