Pullman,
WA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Cultural Studies and Social Thought in Education in Pullman United States | Washington State University
Washington State University
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Pullman United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,272
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Cultural Studies and Social Thought in Education (CSSTE) doctoral program offers an adaptable, demanding curriculum centered on examining culture and power dynamics within educational settings, both past and present. This interdisciplinary approach encompasses diverse areas such as media studies, popular culture, equity issues, environmental concerns, moral philosophy, artistic expression, and intersections of identity including race, gender, and socioeconomic status. These perspectives inform various educational disciplines like literacy studies, administration, instructional leadership, curriculum development, postsecondary education, STEM fields, arts education, inclusive education, and language acquisition programs. Our faculty strives to cultivate a collaborative academic environment that bridges theory and practice. Beyond formal coursework, we emphasize close mentorship relationships to guide doctoral students through research processes, knowledge creation, publication strategies, and educational activism. Our fundamental belief is that academic inquiry should drive meaningful improvements in educational institutions and the broader communities they impact. Learning occurs not just in traditional classrooms but through all cultural experiences - from museums to household interactions to media consumption. Cultural studies approaches use these varied contexts as foundational elements for developing research inquiries and shaping pedagogical methods.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have a degree, ideally a master's degree, from an accredited 4-year institution with a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale. Students should be interested in intellectual research and have a passion for ideas. Students should also maintain a practical orientation remaining grounded in doing good work for their communities.
01. A WSU Graduate School general application (including application fee). In GradCAS search for Washington State University Doctor of Philosophy in Cultural Studies and Social Thought in Education.
02. Current resume or vitae.
03. Letter of Intent. The letter of intent must include:
(a) the reason for pursuing a graduate degree,
(b) a description of teaching or other life experience that relates to graduate study,
(c) a commitment to scholarship or professional development,
(d) a specific research or inquiry interest,
(e) the unique perspective you would bring to the graduate program, and, if applying for an assistantship,
(f) why you would be an effective teacher at the college level.
04. Academic writing sample. This writing sample must be a formal, academic writing sample, such as a thesis or paper.
05. Three letters of reference. The three letters of recommendation, submitted through GradCAS, must address your:
(a) interpersonal skills,
(b) scholarship,
(c) experience with children or youth, and
(d) facility with written, oral, and interpersonal communication.
In addition, if applying for a teaching assistantship, one of the letters must also address your effectiveness as a teacher.
06. Complete Educational History and Transcripts from any colleges/universities:
Where any degrees have been granted or are expected.
That show any graded bachelor's work and/or graduate-level work (including doctoral) taken after the bachelor's degree.
Unofficial copies may be uploaded with your Graduate School application for application review. If admitted, you will be required to submit official copies to the WSU Graduate School.
Official WSU Transcripts are NOT required for coursework taken at WSU.
TOEFL - iBT 80
IELTS Band 7
01. A WSU Graduate School general application (including application fee). In GradCAS search for Washington State University Doctor of Philosophy in Cultural Studies and Social Thought in Education.
02. Current resume or vitae.
03. Letter of Intent. The letter of intent must include:
(a) the reason for pursuing a graduate degree,
(b) a description of teaching or other life experience that relates to graduate study,
(c) a commitment to scholarship or professional development,
(d) a specific research or inquiry interest,
(e) the unique perspective you would bring to the graduate program, and, if applying for an assistantship,
(f) why you would be an effective teacher at the college level.
04. Academic writing sample. This writing sample must be a formal, academic writing sample, such as a thesis or paper.
05. Three letters of reference. The three letters of recommendation, submitted through GradCAS, must address your:
(a) interpersonal skills,
(b) scholarship,
(c) experience with children or youth, and
(d) facility with written, oral, and interpersonal communication.
In addition, if applying for a teaching assistantship, one of the letters must also address your effectiveness as a teacher.
06. Complete Educational History and Transcripts from any colleges/universities:
Where any degrees have been granted or are expected.
That show any graded bachelor's work and/or graduate-level work (including doctoral) taken after the bachelor's degree.
Unofficial copies may be uploaded with your Graduate School application for application review. If admitted, you will be required to submit official copies to the WSU Graduate School.
Official WSU Transcripts are NOT required for coursework taken at WSU.
TOEFL - iBT 80
IELTS Band 7
Tuition
USD
29,272