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PhD of Educational Studies

Thunder Bay, Canada
3 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies is a four-year on-campus bachelor programme in the Department of Education at Otterbein University.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in Educational Studies to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Equity Literacy
Exceptional Children. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Master's study in school psychology
Counselling
Speech therapy
Athletic administration or librarianship
Non-profit educator roles
Publisher
Editor
Corporate trainer

Curriculum

30-31 hour major: Study of the School or Introduction to Education
Equity Literacy
Exceptional Children
Educational Psychology
Educational Technology
Adolescent or content-area literacy
A required education internship (3-12 hours) and nine elective hours
With a Senior Year Experience. No teaching licence.

Entry requirements

Academic

Master's degree or equivalent with the average set by the academic unit; A supervisor or supervisory committee must be available; Research statement
CV and references.

Accepted academic background

Master's degree or equivalent from a recognised university with evidence of scholarly achievement; Academic average set by the academic unit; Supervisor contact strongly encouraged

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 120
PTE Academic 58
Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Undergraduate transcripts
Degree certificate
English proficiency evidence
Curriculum vitae
Statement of purpose
Research proposal
Academic references

How to apply

Review the doctoral admission requirements for PhD of Educational Studies. Identify the research area and supervisor requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
A research proposal
Curriculum vitae
References
language evidence. Complete the doctoral application to Lakehead University. Submit all supporting documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the application for the admission decision. If admitted
Accept the offer and complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,955, $19,864 CAD
Application fee	$125 CAD
Deposit	$2,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Thunder Bay
Faculty or school	Faculty of Graduate Studies
Department	Educational Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	90
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Lakehead offers international entrance scholarships and other awards for eligible students. Values and renewal conditions depend on the award and academic results.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.