PhD in Educational Studies: Human Development and Learning Specialization 45 credits
This low residency program provides advanced study in the social, psychological, and biological conditions that affect the development of human beings throughout the lifespan. It addresses theories of cognitive and emotional development, with particular emphasis given to adult development and mental health, culture and conflict, the relationship between learning and development, organizational development, and research methodologies. In two separate benchmark papers, students address their socio-cultural perspective and create an extensive review of the literature in a qualifying paper. The program culminates in the writing and subsequent defense of a dissertation that represents an original contribution to the field of educational studies and human development and learning.
Students meet as a cohort in three nine-day summer residencies and attend online classes over the duration of the program. Program faculty are committed to promoting a scholarly and collegial community that informs and sustains both the academic work and professional responsibilities of cohort members.
- Program prerequisite: Master's degree or Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study
- Students must take EAGSR 9151 in fall, spring, and summer semesters of each year they are taking courses and each semester thereafter until they have completed their dissertation defense.
For the university's transfer credit policy for this and other programs, see the Transfer of Credits page.
Program of Study
Year I (18 credits):
Year II (18 credits):
After successfully completing a qualifying paper, a student is advanced to Year III.
Year III (9 credits):