Best General Studies Doctoral Degree Programs for 2024

Ph.D. in Education, Concentration in Curriculum, Culture and Change

Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Education

United States of America (USA)

Education, General Studies

Doctor of Education (EdD)

The curriculum, culture and change concentration of our Ph.D. in Education, Concentration in Curriculum, Culture and Change offers doctoral students rigorous perspectives on curriculum, advocacy and social justice, while maintaining a commitment to instruction and learning.

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2 Years

Ph.D. Ed.D. in Education

North Dakota State University - Graduate School

United States of America (USA)

Education, General Studies, Higher Education, Pedagogy

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Education Doctoral Programs prepare scholars who advance education research and practice and maintain the integrity and vitality of the profession. Our graduates are stewards of the discipline, individuals entrusted with preserving, creating, and applying knowledge in education and with communicating educational knowledge to others.

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3 Years

PhD in Education

Southern Methodist University - Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies

United States of America (USA)

Education, General Studies, Higher Education, Pedagogy

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Consider this — our society relies on educators to help us learn and grow, and in turn, change the world for the better. But who do our educators rely on? A logical thought would be the supervisors above them, their mentors, or their fellow educators who work in the field with them day in and day out.

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4 Years

Doctor of Education

Harrison Middleton University

United States of America (USA)

Education, General Studies, Pedagogy

Doctor of Education (EdD)

The Doctor of Education 60-credit-hour program explores the great idea of education and offers students a grounding in the historical, social, and philosophical literature. Prospective students must demonstrate superior scholarship in the field of education. The program is appropriate for educational practitioners seeking relevant and advanced study that will make them more thoughtful teachers and better informed decision makers. Students study both classic and leading contemporary thought taken from educational and philosophical literature. The program draws on intellectual sources and scholarly disciplines, including curriculum theory, history, law, and philosophy.

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Education Ph.D. Program

University of California Davis (UC Davis)

United States of America (USA)

Education, General Studies, Higher Education, Pedagogy

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Our Ph.D. program critically engages students in contemporary issues that impact education research, policy and practice. Emphasizing collaboration, the program is an interdisciplinary graduate group that draws its faculty from diverse fields of education, humanities, social science, physical and biological sciences, mathematics, and medicine, and engages with key campus centers and programs, such as the M.I.N.D. Institute and the Poverty Center.

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Doctoral Program in Education

University of California Santa Barbara

United States of America (USA)

Education, General Studies, Higher Education, Pedagogy

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

In the Department of Education at the University of California Santa Barbara, we offer students the opportunity to learn and build knowledge about the needs of learners, the complex processes of teaching and learning, and the structures and policies of schools -- with a focus on the diversity of California, the nation, and the world. Our renowned faculty works in seven research areas to investigate important issues that shape learning environments, the needs of diverse learners, the development of disciplinary knowledge, and educational policies.

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PhD Education

Queen's University Belfast

United Kingdom

Education, General Studies, Pedagogy

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

You’ll be part of a dynamic doctoral research environment and will study alongside students from over 25 different countries; we supervise students undertaking research in key educational areas including education in divided societies; an effective education; children’s rights in education; educational assessment and inclusion.

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3 Years

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Unicaf University (MW)

Online

United States of America (USA), Greece, Romania, United Kingdom, Egypt, Ghana, Malawi, Mauritius, Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia, Zambia, Jordan

Education, General Studies, Pedagogy

Doctor of Education (EdD)

The Doctorate of Education degree is aimed at experienced educational professionals and sets out to place you at the leading edge of your professional field in terms of knowledge, awareness and understanding.

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PhD in Education

Unicaf University (MW)

Online

United States of America (USA), Greece, Romania, United Kingdom, Egypt, Ghana, Malawi, Mauritius, Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia, Zambia, Jordan

Education, General Studies, Pedagogy

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The PhD is a programme of independent, self-directed academic research degree, supported by a team of supervisors that makes an original contribution to knowledge written up in a publishable dissertation. The PhD programme also supports the development of research and generic skills to equip you to operate successfully as a professional researcher in any setting.

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9 Best General Studies Doctoral Degree Programs for 2024

Ph.D. in Education, Concentration in Curriculum, Culture and Change

Ph.D. Ed.D. in Education

PhD in Education

Doctor of Education

Education Ph.D. Program

Doctoral Program in Education

PhD Education

Doctor of Education (EdD)

PhD in Education

Doctoral Degrees, General Studies