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PhD in Educational Studies: Specializations<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The PhD in Educational Studies program at Boston University enables students to develop skills and expertise in a core specialty, such as educational policy studies, language & literacy education, math & science education, or special education. Coursework in the Educational Studies PhD program is specific to each concentration, allowing you to focus on the subjects that align with your background and interests. The PhD program provides a deliberate course of study, including coursework in a specific content area, research, and active immersion in the community of student and faculty scholars within the program and throughout the college, Boston University, and the profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Educational Policy Studies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The PhD in Educational Studies: Educational Policy Studies at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development is designed for students who intend to engage in applied research that answers policy-relevant questions such as school choice, early education, or social policy in formal and informal learning environments across the lifespan. In addition to coursework and teaching apprenticeships, doctoral students will work on research projects that answers policy questions with issues of diversity and social justice in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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