Education

Doctor of Philosophy

Dara McCarthy, a University of Idaho Boise doctoral student in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, has been a school counselor at Pathways Middle School, in Meridian, ID, for over 10 years. Through her doctoral research, she is combining her counseling background and her current field of study, educational leadership, to advance alternative education in Idaho and beyond.

Make your mark on education

This program offers opportunities to contribute to national and international conversations surrounding the many complex issues in today’s educational system.

This research-oriented program is designed primarily, but not exclusively, for students who want research and/or teaching careers in higher education. In this program, you will design and implement original dissertation research to address a specific problem or issue in the field of education. Your work should lead to publishable articles in national and international peer-reviewed journals.

Students in this program become proficient in advanced statistical and qualitative research methodologies and gain the skills to lead further research in their professional careers in academia.

Overview
Duration:
3 years, 84 credits
Locations:
Moscow

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Degree fit

This program will be a good fit if you:

  • Are interested in conducting research
  • Want a career in academia
  • Are self-motivated
  • Work well independently
Career outcomes

Current job openings

7,451 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HI

Potential careers and starting salaries

  • Postsecondary Education Teachers
    $48,689
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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities

Financial aid

Paying for college can feel overwhelming, but U of I’s Financial Aid Office is here to help. Our experienced financial aid counselors can assist you in exploring financial aid options, making informed financial decisions and addressing common concerns.

For information on FAFSA deadlines, financial aid types and eligibility requirements, visit the University of Idaho Financial Aid Office website.

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Clubs and involvement opportunities

Hands-on learning

The doctoral candidate will be required to complete an immersion experience consistent with their professional goals, including full-time residency or another significant experience determined by the program. The immersion experience should be aligned with the mission of the degree, the goals established for the degree and the students' professional aspirations. The experience will have measurable outcomes, which can be used to assess the candidate's progress and proficiency.

Each experience is unique; please check with the program if you have questions.

Application information

Applicants for the Ph.D. education program must meet the following admission requirements:

  • Education level: Master's
  • GPA: 3.0
  • GRE: No
  • TOEFL/IELTS: 79/6.5
  • Number of references: 3
  • Other requirements: Provide a sample of academic writing (e.g. thesis, journal article, term paper, student handbook, curriculum and/or policies previously written by you). Sample of research-based writing will be most helpful.

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