Overview

About the program

The Ph.D. in Educational Studies at the University of Cincinnati emphasizes the scholarly pursuit of the theoretical underpinning and methodological advancement of educational research. Courses provide critical training in the intellectual pursuit of advanced knowledge in educational, social, and behavioral sciences.

Through faculty mentoring, students author and/or co-author publications and presentations at national and international conferences. Working for a Ph.D. degree prepares the graduate for academic and administrative positions in educational institutions and social service agencies.

Programme Structure

Areas of concentration include:

Curriculum Studies and Teacher Education
Developmental and Learning Sciences
Educational and Community-Based Action Research
Educational Policy and Higher Education
Instructional Design and Technology
Literacy
Quantitative and Mixed Methods Research Methodologies
Second Language Studies
Special Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Post Baccalaureate Minimum Credits: 90
Post Master's Minimum Credits: 60

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cincinnati, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Earned Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in areas of concentration or closely related area from an accredited college or university. Students with bachelor’s or master’s degrees in unrelated areas, but with clear evidence of experiences and/or credentials appropriate to the degree and a specific area of concentration may be accepted.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is optional. It can be submitted as part of the holistic review of your application, but is not required.
Applicants must have a minimum of three current letters of recommendation.
Goal and Research Interests Statement
Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26644 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26644 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

14902 USD / year

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Living costs

Cincinnati

United States

1000 - 1650 USD / month

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