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PhD of Education Policy
- Pittsburgh, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Education Policy 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 (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced subject knowledge in Education Policy. 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 the education policy process
- including formulation and implementation. 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
- Bachelor or master degree as set by each programme
- programme-specific GPA
- references and English scores.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor or master degree as set by each programme
Language tests
- IELTS Varies by programme
How to apply
- Choose the programme and check its deadline and requirements on the department or school website. Each school runs its own admissions. Apply online through the school's application and pay its fee. Upload transcripts
- the documents the programme lists and an English test score. Accept the offer
- which may include assistantship or fellowship funding awarded by the programme. Show proof of funds to receive the I-20
- then apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $38,346 - $59,822 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 | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Graduate fellowships, scholarships, and teaching or research assistantships may be offered by individual schools and departments. International eligibility, nominations, amounts, and available places depend on the specific programme; awards are not guaranteed. |
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $38,346 - $59,822 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $14,377 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Varies by programme.