PhD in Education - Human Development in Educational Contexts in Rochester United States | University of Rochester

University of Rochester | Rochester United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 50,110
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

With a master's degree in education, human development, psychology, sociology, or related professional fields like counseling, social work, creative arts therapy, or library science, pursuing a doctoral degree in human development opens unexpected career pathways. Our alumni hold positions as university professors, researchers in public health and social services, organizational leaders, independent consultants, and program evaluators.
Explore our doctoral programs in human development to discover how our faculty's innovative research and interdisciplinary collaborations can support your specialized academic goals.
Students gain hands-on experience through research apprenticeships across university departments, including opportunities to join faculty-led research teams or collaborate with the University of Rochester Medical Center and other campus units.

Career pathways
Our EdD and PhD graduates qualify for diverse professional roles such as:
Teaching in graduate-level human development programs.
For social work professionals, potential faculty positions in social work departments.
Research positions in human development-related fields including public health and behavioral sciences.
Leadership roles in community organizations.
Independent consulting or evaluation work.
International students particularly benefit from our programs to become leaders in advancing human development knowledge.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Specific criteria for admission include:
Applicants must have received a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent by the time they enter the program at Warner, with the exception of those applying to early admission programs.
Applicants must have the ability to do graduate work at the University of Rochester, as demonstrated by their past academic performance and their academic writing skills.
Applicants must demonstrate sufficient communication and interpersonal skills to perform well in their chosen career in education.
Applicants career goals, professional interests, academic background, attitudes, and philosophy must be consistent with the programs offered by the Warner School and its stated mission.
Additional criteria may be established for individual programs.
Please scan and upload your transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts of all previous post-secondary education are required if admitted to the program.
Letters of recommendation from members of the academic community and/or workplace professionals who know your qualifications for graduate study are required. Preferably, at least one recommendation should be from a former professor. At least two letters are required for master's applicants and three for doctoral applicants. Letters of recommendation are managed on the online application.
A statement of purpose describing your academic or professional background and your interest in pursuing graduate study at Warner is required. The statement of purpose is generally between two and four pages, double-spaced. You can upload a file or cut and paste into the online application.
Current resume or curriculum vitae should be uploaded to the online application.
A writing sample. Upload your writing sample with your application. This must be written in English and may be a term paper from your earlier academic work, or a five- or six-page commentary on an issue in education that you have written for this purpose only. The paper should support an academic argument, reference citations, and use a research style sheet.
TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for international applicants who are non-native English speakers

Tuition USD 50,110

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