Degree: PhD
Classroom Type: Online and on campus classes
Prepares candidates to become exceptionally data savvy and directly apply their learnings starting with the first course. Graduates become educational researchers who understand problems firsthand and have the tools to tackle them.
January 1
Interest Categories: Education & Counseling
Campus: CU Denver
The field of education needs experts in data use and research approaches to address critical problems in education. The Ph.D. in Education and Human Development concentration in research and evaluation methods prepares you to become exceptionally data savvy while collaborating with top faculty in the field.
The goal of this concentration is to prepare you to:
You can participate in teaching and research experiences early and throughout the program.
Leverage opportunities to present, write and publish with your faculty to build your dossier.
As part of the course requirements, you will learn how to design and conduct a dissertation study.
Recommended Completion Time:4 to 5 years
Required Credits for Completion:75
The following deadlines are firm, early submissions are encouraged.
Fall Semester: January 1
The core course rotation begins every fall. We encourage students to review the concentration area choices on our website and contact one or more of the faculty associated with that concentration area for an appointment prior to submitting their application. This ensures the students have an opportunity to discuss their research area of interest, as well as introduce themselves to the faculty. Also, the financial support we provide our PhD students is often tied to federal and state funding decisions, so meeting with a faculty member will let you know if any funding opportunities will be available in the upcoming year.
As part of gaining admission to the PhD program, students are paired with a doctoral faculty advisor/mentor. The doctoral faculty may request a personal interview to complement the information provided in the application materials.