{"id":68204,"date":"2023-06-13T17:10:43","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T21:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=68204"},"modified":"2023-08-28T17:31:40","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T21:31:40","slug":"phd-in-educational-studies","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/educational-studies\/phd-in-educational-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD in Educational Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The PhD in Educational Studies at Boston University Wheelock College of Education &amp; Human Development is for students who wish to contribute to the field\u2019s understanding of teaching and learning through research. The program will prepare you to drive innovation through research, scholarship, and professional development. You&#8217;ll gain a strong foundation in research methods and in the theoretical and conceptual frameworks of current educational research. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a student in the PhD in Educational Studies program, you&#8217;ll have the opportunity to pursue one of four specializations: educational policy studies, language &amp; literacy education, mathematics &amp; science education, or special education. Students in the language &amp; literacy education specialization may choose to focus on ASL &amp; Deaf studies, language education, or literacy education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll engage in coursework, research, and teaching throughout the program, and you will work with faculty across BU Wheelock, leveraging their expertise across disciplines. You will also have the opportunity to work with one of the many partnerships that BU Wheelock has with local school districts, education agencies, local and state policy makers, foundations, and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boston University&#8217;s PhD in Educational Studies is typically a full-time program that can be completed in five years. 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Learn more about financial assistance at BU Wheelock, including scholarships and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-background-color has-background person-spotlight\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-text-align-center\">About the PhD in Educational Studies <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">For questions about Boston University&#8217;s PhD in Educational Studies program, contact Program Director Amy Lieberman. 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