379 PhD programmes in Education in North America

Along with Acadia University and Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU), St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is pleased to offer a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Studies.

We offer a unique experience for educational practitioners interested in the study and practice of transformative leadership with the Transformative Action in Education program at University of the Pacific.

Are you interested in curriculum leadership positions in K-12, college/university, and other organizational settings?  We offer a Administration of Supervision and Curriculum degree at the Auburn University. 

The Ph.D. in Kinesiology - Sport Pedagogy at Texas A&M University prepares students for teaching and research positions in universities as well as leadership positions in state or regional departments of education.

Graduate programs in the field of Curriculum Studies at University of British Columbia encompass, but are not limited to, investigations into: teacher education, the social construction of knowledge, the curriculum as culturally and politically situated, contemporary curriculum and instructional discourses, and the role of curriculum and curricular reform in K-12 and other learning environments.

At the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, we offer a degree in Education Policy, Organization and Leadership.

Our students at Florida State University come from many backgrounds to apply Learning and Cognition in research, classroom, government, or organizational settings. 

This Curriculum and Instruction - Special Education PhD degree from Mississippi State University is designed to prepare veteran educators to become scholars in the field of education and to conduct educational research.

The Learning, Cognition, Instruction, and Development - Mathematics Education degree at Rutgers University prepares students to conduct qualitative and quantitative empirical research to advance mathematics education theory and its application to practice. 

The Learning Science programme at Kent State University focuses on interdisciplinary research in human cognition, learning, and development, supported by advanced research and analytical training.

The University of South Carolina School of Music prepares musicians for professional careers and leadership in music teaching, performance, composition, research and related fields. It offers this PhD in Music Education.

The Educational Theory and Policy program curriculum focus, as well as research of our faculty at Pennsylvania State University, aimed at improving educational opportunities and outcomes across different communities (urban/rural), school sectors, as well as regions of the world.

The Ph.D. major in Teaching and Learning at Georgia State University is designed to prepare you as a professional educator for leadership positions by developing a substantial knowledge base in one of several areas of concentration.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction - English Education program at the University of South Florida is challenging and rigorous, but it will provide a whole new view of the profession.

The doctorate of education (EdD) in Elementary Education at Ball State University was designed for busy school professionals interested in advanced development, those who seek leadership roles, and who want to provide a greater service to their profession.

Purdue University’s graduate program in Curriculum and Instruction studies explores the cultural, political, and economic dimensions of education, with emphases on social justice, multiculturalism, and international concerns.

The philosophy and curriculum of the Graduate Program in Education - Language, Culture and Teaching from York University is grounded in critical thought with an underlying commitment to equity and social justice.

The Higher Education Leadership and Management specialization at Walden University can help you gain the leadership skills and management knowledge you need to lead meaningful and sustainable change across your institution.

At the Auburn University, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Counselor Education. Graduates are typically employed in Counselor Education faculty positions or Mental Health Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, or School Counseling positions. 

The Kinesiology - Sport Management program at Louisiana State University is offered by the School of Kinesiology as a degree program which focuses on developing a variety of academic skills to help students become successful in academic and/or scholarly endeavors.