Overview

When studying in the Learning and Instruction EdD program from University of San Francisco, you’ll be working directly with faculty to hone advanced-level skills that will serve you throughout your career in education.

Features

From data-analysis to research analysis, from scholarly writing to writing the results section of research papers, and from conducting to communicating original research, our program is designed to provide you with hands-on experience that will directly translate into the workplace.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cognitive Psychology

Reading & Evaluating Research

Theories of L&I

Advanced Statistics

Qualitative Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

Education Educational Psychology Educational Leadership View 83 other PhDs in Educational Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application with non-refundable $55 application fee.

One set of unofficial transcripts from each university/college previously attended. For U.S. applicants, the degree must be from a regionally accredited university/college.

Applicants must have earned their Bachelor's and Masters' degrees from a regionally accredited institution.

Recommended GPA of 3.0 from a graduate program.

Two current, signed letters of recommendation, noting suitability for graduate work. Please note Teacher Education program applicants should seek out recommendations from an instructor or supervisor (past or present).

Current résumé.

Statement of Intent.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

Living costs

San Francisco

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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