Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Educational Theory and Practice (Early Childhood Education) in Athens United States | University of Georgia
University of Georgia
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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
This specialization in educational theory and practice features coursework centered on understanding young learners, the educators who guide them, learning environments, and key topics in early childhood education including curriculum design, teaching methods, and policy development.
Our program highlights diversity across abilities, cultures, languages, and socioeconomic backgrounds as reflected in children, educators, families, and learning institutions. Faculty expertise covers immigration, multiculturalism, socio-cultural influences, historical perspectives, and international comparisons of early education systems.
The curriculum tackles contemporary issues in early childhood education at local, national, and international levels through multiple theoretical lenses. Graduates pursue careers as researchers, teacher trainers, administrators, and policy specialists in early childhood education.
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.
The Ph.D. requires a minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA, a 3.5 graduate GPA, and a combined GRE score of 297.
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.
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.
The Ph.D. requires a minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA, a 3.5 graduate GPA, and a combined GRE score of 297.
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.
Tuition
USD
24,630