Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies - Education Policy and Higher Education

University of Cincinnati

The Education Policy & Higher Education (EPHE) concentration within the Educational Studies (EDST) PhD programis a platform for students seeking advanced degrees to work within both education and policy settings within the PK-20 spectrum. While each student’s course of study is highly individualized, most typically fall into one or more of the following areas: Higher education leadership and policy K-12 policy and administrationEducation policy and governanceOur mission is to develop graduates who have a thorough grounding in current policy and research relevant to PK-20 education. One of the many benefits of pursuing doctoral study at the University of Cincinnati is conducting applied research in an urban environment, while also taking advantage of the many opportunities at one the nation’s leading public research universities.The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Studies is geared toward the rigorous preparation of educational researchers who have the knowledge and skills needed to design, conduct, and disseminate high-quality scholarship, and who have a strong foundation in one or more high-demand areas of specialization. The Ph.D. degree emphasizes the scholarly pursuit of the theoretical underpinning and methodological advancement of educational research. Courses provide critical training in the intellectual pursuit of advanced knowledge in educational, social, and behavioral sciences. A distinguishing feature of the program includes research apprenticeships with Graduate Faculty in the School of Education.