Overview
Doctoral-level training in Social Foundations at University of Virginia prepares individuals for positions in universities and colleges, think tanks, policy agencies, schools and school systems, educational research agencies, and other professional entities.
Features
- Opportunities also exist for graduates to work in various governmental agencies, both domestic and international.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Students must complete 72 credits beyond the Bachelor’s degree in accordance with program requirements and in consultation with their advisor. Students may transfer up to 24 hours from their master’s degree into the Ph.D. in Educational Psychology–Social Foundations program.
- Coursework will include Introduction to Social Foundations of Education (3 credits) and nine (9) additional credits chosen from the Social Foundations Core (see core list). Students will also complete a total of twenty-seven (27) credit hours. Students must choose eighteen (18) hours from one area of concentration and nine (9) hours from the other area.
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
Application Deadline: December 1
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Sociology View 130 other PhDs in Sociology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must possess a master’s degree in education, the humanities, or the social sciences. Exceptions may be made for students who have master’s degrees from other fields of study.
- A letter of intent, and a writing sample must be included as part of your online application.
Tuition Fee
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