PhD in Teaching and Learning - Early Childhood and Childhood Education in New York United States | New York University

Pursue a career as a researcher or teacher educator focused on studying children's growth and learning processes while guiding their educational journey from early childhood through elementary years. This demanding doctoral program equips you to investigate child development and education, covering specialized domains like literacy, mathematics, and social sciences. The curriculum spans foundational studies, cognate disciplines, research methodologies, specialized concentrations, and dissertation work. Tailor your academic path to align with your unique interests, selecting from focus areas such as educator training, curriculum design, childhood development, educational innovations, or subject-specific concentrations including reading, mathematics, and social sciences.

NYU Steinhardt offers exceptional research facilities to support your scholarly work. The Teaching and Learning PhD program trains you in every phase of research - from crafting proposals to executing studies and sharing results. You'll collaborate with a tight-knit community of peer researchers and benefit from faculty mentorship while conducting educational studies in New York City's vibrant academic environment.