12 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Higher Education program at the University of Toronto is offered by the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE).

Leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree, the School and Clinical Child Psychology program at the University of Toronto is designed to provide professional training in psychological assessment, therapy, and other psychosocial and instructional interventions, professional consultation, and prevention.

Are you looking to further advance your knowledge of educational leadership, policy, social diversity and change, particularly relating to PK-12 education? If so, this Educational Leadership and Policy program at the University of Toronto be for you.

The Higher Education program at the University of Toronto is offered by the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE).

The EdD in Child Study and Education at the University of Toronto is a cohort based program designed for professionals working in education or related fields looking to enrich their practice and advance their careers. 

The Curriculum and Pedagogy (C&P) program at the University of Toronto is a forum for systematic reflection on curriculum and pedagogy, viewed in the broadest sense as educational experiences and the learning and teaching experiences that occur in both formal and informal settings.

Are you looking to take the next step in your career as a senior educational leader? This doctoral cohort in Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Toronto is intended to shape highly competent leadership positions in school systems and other educational institutions.

The EdD in Social Justice Education (SJE) at the University of Toronto is designed for those with an interest in professional and/or voluntary practice in relevant field domains where there is an interface between theory and practice and where the vision, skills, and commitment of dedicated and research-informed practitioners are pivotal to outcomes.

Are you interested in bringing about positive social change where you live or work? Do you want to teach from a cutting-edge perspective and become a leading critical scholar? Consider applying for this Adult Education and Community Development program at the University of Toronto.

The Language and Literacies Education program at the University of Toronto is offered by the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree.

The Developmental Psychology and Education (DPE) program at the University of Toronto is for those who wish to construct an overall perspective on developmental psychology and human development and their implications for practice with children in educational and other applied settings. 

This PhD program at the University of Toronto offers students with opportunities for advanced study, original research, and theoretical analysis in Social Justice Education. It is designed primarily for those interested in research and careers in academia.