Doctor of Philosophy in Education - Teaching, Learning, and Development

University of Central Florida

The Teaching, Learning, and Development (TLD) track in the Education Ph.D. is designed to prepare highly competent doctoral-level professionals pursuing careers in teacher education or related areas. The TLD track is a cutting-edge, research-oriented program of study.This interdisciplinary program focuses on developing the qualifications of professionals who wish to pursue careers in the professoriate or serve in academic leadership positions in higher education, national, state, and local educational agencies, or other settings requiring robust research preparation. Doctoral students engage with interdisciplinary societal and educational contexts, hone their disciplinary skills in various situations, become experts in their discipline of choice, competent in research, and acquire knowledge and skills to conduct research and add to their profession. Programs of study typically align with the student's long-term career goal.