Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Policy and Organizational Studies - Higher Education in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,216
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Ph.D. in Policy and Organizational Studies equips students for research-focused careers in academia or other sectors involving education policy or organizational growth. This interdisciplinary program leverages Temple University's distinctive qualities as a diverse urban institution committed to socially conscious, community-engaged scholarship. The 48-credit post-master's curriculum provides comprehensive training in policy research theories and methodologies, with specialization options in Adult and Organizational Development, Higher Education, and Urban Education. Designed as a four-year program, it enables students to master change management in educational and organizational systems while pursuing their academic passions. Temple's College of Education and Human Development offers this interdisciplinary PhD with concentrations that emphasize social justice and community connections, alongside rigorous training in social science and policy analysis. Students enhance their research capabilities through multiple methodology courses covering both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The program capitalizes on Temple's Philadelphia location, offering opportunities to apply knowledge through teaching and research apprenticeships within the city's rich educational landscape. Detailed curriculum information is available for each concentration area.
Graduates gain the advanced knowledge needed for top leadership roles in higher education, developing innovative approaches to enhance institutional performance, student access and achievement, or student services administration.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Master's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: Students who hold a master's degree in a related field may transfer in up to 30 credits as advanced standing, with approval.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A bachelor's degree is required. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is expected.
International applicants should also submit an official document that validates completion and conferral of a degree, diploma, and/or certificate. While not required, international applicants are encouraged to submit transcript(s) to the World Education Services (WES) for evaluation.
Statement of Goals: Using autobiographical style, explain your interest in pursuing a doctoral degree in education. The statement should address the following questions:
How have your personal, academic, and professional experiences shaped your research interests, and how might a doctoral program in Policy and Organizational Studies help you explore those interests?
What academic and professional goals would the program help you to achieve upon graduating?
How does the doctoral program at Temple fit your individual interests, needs, and future goals and which faculty member's research best matches your own interests?
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Official scores are required to be reported from the test taken no more than 5 years prior to submitting an application.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS Academic: 7.0
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Resume: Current resume required.
Writing Sample: The academic writing sample should be a paper written for a class within the last five years. If a recent paper is not available, the applicant should compose an op-ed piece on an educational issue of her/his choosing.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A bachelor's degree is required. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is expected.
International applicants should also submit an official document that validates completion and conferral of a degree, diploma, and/or certificate. While not required, international applicants are encouraged to submit transcript(s) to the World Education Services (WES) for evaluation.
Statement of Goals: Using autobiographical style, explain your interest in pursuing a doctoral degree in education. The statement should address the following questions:
How have your personal, academic, and professional experiences shaped your research interests, and how might a doctoral program in Policy and Organizational Studies help you explore those interests?
What academic and professional goals would the program help you to achieve upon graduating?
How does the doctoral program at Temple fit your individual interests, needs, and future goals and which faculty member's research best matches your own interests?
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Official scores are required to be reported from the test taken no more than 5 years prior to submitting an application.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS Academic: 7.0
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Resume: Current resume required.
Writing Sample: The academic writing sample should be a paper written for a class within the last five years. If a recent paper is not available, the applicant should compose an op-ed piece on an educational issue of her/his choosing.
Tuition
USD
18,216