Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Educational Theory and Practice (Social Studies 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 social studies education concentration explores theoretical frameworks, disciplinary topics, challenges, and methodologies as part of your educational theory and practice degree. The program emphasizes advancing theories and research about how social studies is taught and learned.
Reflecting the diverse nature of social studies education, doctoral candidates can pursue multiple research directions. Faculty employ various methodologies (including narrative research, self-study, and discourse analysis) and theoretical approaches (such as feminist theory, pragmatism, critical theory, and psychoanalytic theory) to examine social studies education.
Graduates typically secure positions as research or clinical faculty in higher education, take on teacher leadership roles, or work as social studies educators in school settings.
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