Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education are offered in the Department of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership and Policy. These degrees provide for the study of teacher education, research, teaching, and learning in ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse settings.
Overview
This doctorate focuses on the preparation of researchers and teacher educators in universities and colleges, curriculum developers, evaluators in educational agencies, curriculum specialists in school districts, state departments of education, instructional leaders and classroom teachers in K-12 schools. The Program is designed to draw together coursework, research experiences, and other professional academic activities to build a complete professional program that is tailored to students' interests and needs.
Diversity is understood and advocated for as an asset in scholarship, research, teaching, and service. Students develop a core area of studies that integrates diversity and culturally relevant pedagogy throughout. Faculty implements culturally relevant pedagogy in core courses.
Students collaboratively engage in three areas: Core Content, Research, and Teaching and Learning. These include a set of core courses, research methods courses, and electives. Students engage in their programs of study based on their research interests and in consultation with their faculty advisor.
To meet University requirements for graduation, each student must successfully pass a comprehensive exam and complete and defend a dissertation upon completion of coursework.
Ph.D. The dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must demonstrate ability to do independent research and competence in scholarly exposition. At an advanced level, it should present the results of an original investigation of a significant problem and should provide the basis for a publishable contribution to the research literature in the major field.
Eylül 2025
College of Education and Human Sciences
ALBUQUERQUE,
New Mexico,
87131, United States
An overall GPA of 3.0;
Master’s degree in an education or related field;
GRE scores (test must be taken within 5 years of application);
Evidence of potential to conduct scholarly research and produce academic writing
Demonstrated proficiency in English:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum score 6.5; the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score 550 paper-based, or 79-80 Internet-based; the Duolingo English Test - minimum score 105; the University of Cambridge Examinations Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAPE) or Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - minimum score C; or the Pearson Test of English- Academic (PTE) - minimum score 53
Application Deadlines
Summer Admissions: February 28th
Seçtiğiniz bölüme bağlı olarak farklı IELTS koşulları olabilir.