Overview

Become a transformational leader in education with this Education program at Pennsylvania State University

Lead small- and large-scale change and innovation with knowledge, tools, and a strategic mindset.
Advocate for equitable learning outcomes for children, youths, families, and adults.
Advance a culture of educational excellence by supporting lifelong learning within and across educational sectors.
Address problems of practice with an interdisciplinary focus to identify, develop, and implement practicable solutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education Research
Global Trends in Education Culture
Educational Research Design
Program Evaluation
Quantitative Data Analysis Workshop
Qualitative Data Analysis and Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Education View 359 other PhDs in Education in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a master’s degree in education or closely related and relevant field (30 credits minimum) and to have completed at least three years of professional practice.
Applicants are required to submit an application through the Graduate School that includes a program-specific essay describing the student’s interest in the program, three letters of academic and/or professional reference, and TOEFL/IELTS scores.
Applicants are required to have demonstrated strong performance in their previous graduate programs based on their master’s transcripts.
Admitted students may be required to take additional course work as recommended at the time of admission.
Students will provide a brief essay (up to 1,500 words) describing how their professional trajectory informs their academic goals.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

12666 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1027 USD per credit during 36 months.
National

12666 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1027 USD per credit during 36 months.
In-State

12666 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1027 USD per credit during 36 months.

Living costs for University Park

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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