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PhD of Value-Creating Education for Global Citizenship
- Chicago, United States
- 4 years
- English
- Online
- PhD
About the program
Online PhD based on value-creating education and global citizenship.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced research expertise in Value-Creating Education for Global Citizenship. Evaluate evidence and research methods in the discipline. Produce and communicate an original contribution to knowledge.
Career outcomes
- Academic and cultural institutions
- organizations
- policy centers and agencies worldwide
Curriculum
- Six core courses
- five research courses
- five curated electives
- a non-credit candidacy course and two dissertation courses
- studied online around Soka (value-creating) educational philosophy. Further course requirements are listed on the programme's degree requirements page.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor or master degree in a related field with a strong prior record
- Recommendation letters
- Statement and writing sample as the programme requires.
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Strong prior academic record
- Some programmes prefer 3.0 on 4.0
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (or master degree, programme-dependent) in a related field; recommendation letters, statement, writing sample (e.g. Philosophy)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 53
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Previous degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- Research proposal
- Academic references
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Value-Creating Education for Global Citizenship admission requirements at DePaul University. Identify the research area and prepare a research proposal. Contact a potential supervisor if the program requires one. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,422 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Chicago (Loop and Lincoln Park campuses) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education |
| Department | Department of Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 112 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | DePaul University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for PhD of Value-Creating Education for Global Citizenship. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Nov 2027
366 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $22,422 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,695 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 53, IELTS Academic 6.5.