Rochester,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Education - Teaching, Curriculum and Change in Rochester United States | University of Rochester
University of Rochester
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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
If you aspire to be a teacher educator, higher education faculty member, take on leadership roles in education, or advance research in teaching methodologies, Warner's adaptable doctoral programs in teaching can support your ambitions.
Explore our doctoral offerings to discover how our faculty's expertise in groundbreaking research and educational innovation can help you pursue your unique interests.
Warner School's PhD and EdD programs offer customizable paths tailored to your professional objectives and teaching/curriculum interests. Whether you want to specialize in certain subjects, work with specific age groups, or explore broader themes like urban education, digital learning, or health professions education, Warner will collaborate with you to design a doctoral program that aligns with your aspirations.
Career paths
Warner EdD alumni serve as teacher leaders, department heads, and curriculum specialists in K-12 schools, faculty members and program administrators at teaching colleges, clinical faculty at research universities, and other academic leadership roles.
Warner PhD graduates secure tenure-track and clinical faculty positions at diverse higher education institutions worldwide, including research universities, liberal arts colleges, community colleges, and professional schools. Many advance to academic leadership roles as program directors, department chairs, and deans, while others contribute to education through nonprofit organizations focused on program development and assessment.
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
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