PhD in Social Science Education in Tallahassee United States | Florida State University

Florida State University | Tallahassee United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 19,993
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Our graduate programs in Curriculum and Instruction with a Social Science Education specialization attract students for multiple compelling reasons. The ever-evolving nature of Social Sciences presents significant opportunities for educators across school, community, and university settings. Our distinguished faculty members bring deep expertise in their disciplines and prioritize collaborative mentoring relationships, passionately committed to student achievement.

This program fosters a tight-knit learning community where students progress through social science coursework together. The intentionally limited class sizes facilitate natural collaboration and peer support networks, combining the advantages of a small college environment with the resources of a premier research institution.

We provide flexible options including an online master's track designed for practicing educators alongside traditional doctoral programs. The distance learning format specifically enables working professionals to advance through our social science curriculum according to their individual schedules.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A bachelor's degree with at least a 3.0 GPA An earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelor's degree.
GRE test scores*. Official test results are required from the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). These scores are considered official only when they are sent directly to the Office of Admissions from the testing agency. Examinee copies are not considered official. Graduate Record Exam (GRE): http://www.ets.org/ FSU Institution Code: 5219.
Ph.D. applicant target scores: Verbal 151+, Quantitative 145+, Writing 3+
The GRE requirements for master's and specialist programs have been waived through Fall 2026.
Language proficiency test (international students only) FSU accepts scores from TOEFL (minimum 80), IELTS (minimum 6.5), MELAB (minimum 77), Cambridge C1 Advanced Level (minimum 180), Michigan Language Assessment (minimum 55), and Duolingo (minimum 120)
Transcripts Applicants must submit an official transcript from each college and/or university attended.
Admission to graduate study is a two-fold evaluation process. The Office of Admissions determines eligibility for admission to the University, and the academic department, program, or college determines admissibility to the degree program.
Applicants must upload the following REQUIRED supporting documents to the Admissions Application Portal:
Statement of purpose should describe your purpose for pursuing a degree, qualifications and long-term career goals.
At least two (2) pages for Ph.D. applicants
Letters of recommendation
Three (3) for Ph.D. applicants
One page resume/curriculum vitae
Writing Sample it is acceptable to submit a paper used in another class, or one that was published.
Language proficiency test (international students only) FSU accepts scores from TOEFL (minimum 80), IELTS (minimum 6.5)
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
Applicants must submit an official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college and/or university attended to the Office of Graduate Admissions.

Tuition USD 19,993

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