Overview

About the program

The Education Ph.D. program at the University of Delaware prepares students to assume leadership roles in both academic and non-academic settings. The program requires a shared first year core that provides the foundation needed to frame and begin investigating important research questions.

Specializations within the program build on this foundation and offer students the opportunity to pursue individualized programs of study that capitalize on faculty expertise both within the School of Education and across the University.

By engaging in ongoing research and producing evidence of their accomplishments through apprenticeship activities, graduates are well positioned to contribute to solving significant educational problems throughout their careers.

Programme Structure

Specializations include:

Evaluation, Measurement and Statistics
Learning Sciences
Literacy Development and Learning Problems
Mathematics Education
School Psychology
Sociocultural and Community-Based Approaches

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Credits

55 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education View 328 other PhDs in Education in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Some application items specific to the Ph.D. in Education program include:

Transcripts of all previous academic work at the undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) level. Please note that the Mathematics Education Ph.D. specialization requires the applicant to hold a master’s degree in mathematics or a related field.
GRE scores are required.
Three letters of recommendation are required. Applicants should select recommenders who can comment on their potential to succeed in doctoral work.
A personal statement in the essay section of the application is required.
A resume is required.

Tuition Fee

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International

14698 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1069 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

14698 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1069 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

14698 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1069 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Newark

990 - 1700 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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