Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Educational Theory and Practice (Critical Studies) in Athens United States | University of Georgia
University of Georgia
|
Athens United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Pursue interdisciplinary scholarship through this specialized track within the educational theory and practice program. Your academic journey will integrate perspectives from history, philosophy, anthropology, geography, policy, and linguistics, while exploring critical frameworks like feminist, race-based, queer, postmodern, poststructural, posthumanist, psychoanalytic, and cultural theories. Gain deep understanding of the epistemological, ontological, and methodological foundations underlying these theoretical approaches.
We aim to equip you for conducting impactful research that advances leadership in educational theory and practice.
Program Features
Learn from nationally acclaimed, award-winning professors
Collaborate on innovative education research projects
Develop expertise to lead in education research and practice
Many graduates secure faculty positions in higher education
The curriculum requires 43 credit hours of study, qualifying and comprehensive exams, a dissertation proposal, and final dissertation
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A personal statement telling the doctoral admissions committee why doctoral education is being pursued, the questions and/or commitments about teaching, learning and schooling pushing the applicant to further her or his education, what readings, theories, and/or research inform these questions, why the Doctoral Program of Educational Theory and Practice is an appropriate place to pursue such questions, the emphasis area (or areas) in which the applicant sees his or her interests fitting, and the personal and professional goals for obtaining a PhD degree in Educational Theory and Practice,
A writing sample that demonstrates the applicant's ability for scholarly writing and engagement with intellectual ideas,
A resume or curriculum vitae.
Please note that at least one of the three references you provide to the graduate school should be a university faculty member who can attest to your academic potential, preferably from the master's level.
International applicants must submit a combined IBT TOEFL of at least 80 (a minimum of 20 on the speak and write). IELTS scores need to be at or above 6.0 in all sub parts and have overall score of 6.5 or higher.
The Ph.D. requires a minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA, a 3.5 graduate GPA, and a combined GRE score of 297.
A writing sample that demonstrates the applicant's ability for scholarly writing and engagement with intellectual ideas,
A resume or curriculum vitae.
Please note that at least one of the three references you provide to the graduate school should be a university faculty member who can attest to your academic potential, preferably from the master's level.
International applicants must submit a combined IBT TOEFL of at least 80 (a minimum of 20 on the speak and write). IELTS scores need to be at or above 6.0 in all sub parts and have overall score of 6.5 or higher.
The Ph.D. requires a minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA, a 3.5 graduate GPA, and a combined GRE score of 297.
Tuition
USD
24,630