Overview

About the program

This Education and Social Policy program at the University of Delaware grounds students in an understanding of how education, social and public policy systems work.

It offers a rigorous, integrative, collaborative approach to research that includes the use of sophisticated research designs and methods to understand causes, context, implementation and relationships, leverages interdisciplinary perspectives, and utilizes meaningful collaborations with stakeholders.

Doctoral students specialize in one of five interest areas, present research at conferences, collaborate with nationally recognized faculty on peer-reviewed publications, engage in the work of interdisciplinary research centers through graduate assistantships, and learn in an environment with small class sizes and supportive faculty.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Proseminar in Education
Human Development in Life Span Perspective
Public Policy Theory
Social Policy
Regression and Structural Equation Modeling
Multilevel Models in Education
Advanced Quantitative Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

52 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Social Policy View 43 other PhDs in Social Policy in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed University of Delaware Graduate Studies application. In the application, prospective students should indicate the area of interest they wish to study (though the program is designed to be flexible as students clarify their area of interest).
A writing sample, such as a college paper, master’s thesis, journal publication or report.
A personal statement, between two and three pages, which should address the following topics/questions
GREs are optional
Official, up-to-date transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate programs. Applicants are required to have a B.A. or B.S. All majors are eligible. A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 is competitive.
Three letters of recommendation from individuals with knowledge of the applicant's research experience, academic preparation and potential ability as a graduate student.

Tuition Fee

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International

11117 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1069 USD per credit during 60 months.
National

11117 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1069 USD per credit during 60 months.
In-State

11117 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1069 USD per credit during 60 months.

Living costs for Newark

990 - 1700 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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