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PhD of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies
- Kent, United States
- 4 years
- English
- Online
- PhD
About the program
The Doctor of Philosophy in Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies is offered by the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies in the College of Education and Human Services at Kent State University and is delivered online.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Teaching
- Learning and Curriculum Studies. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.
Career outcomes
- Research Scientist
- Postsecondary Lecturer
- Research Fellow
- Policy or Industry Researcher
- Academic Program Specialist
Curriculum
- Minimum 72 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes Quantitative Research Design and Analysis
- Proseminar Ii: Theory and Research in Educational Practice
- Seminar in Educational Research
- Understanding Emergent Bilingual and Immigrant Students and Their Families
- Professional Learning in Education. The programme offers thesis or dissertation credits.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's or master's degree in the field or a related field from an accredited institution (programme-specific); Minimum undergraduate or graduate GPA usually 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; Transcripts
- Resume
- Goal statement
- Recommendation letters and often GRE as set by each programme; English proficiency proof required.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's or master's degree (programme-specific)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 110
Other requirements
- Interview required
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 Teaching
- Learning and Curriculum Studies. Identify the research area and supervisor requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- A research proposal
- Curriculum vitae
- References
- language evidence. Complete the doctoral application to Kent State 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 | $21,169 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Kent Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education and Human Services |
| Department | School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120,72 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Kent State offers merit-based scholarships and other awards for eligible international students. Award criteria, Amounts, And deadlines vary by scholarship. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,169 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,328 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 110. An interview is required.