Shape the Future of Education Through Research and Scholarship
Advance your understanding of education with a PhD in Educational Studies from BU Wheelock. With a focus on research methods, educational theory, and social justice, the program will equip you to:
- Build expertise in a specialized area and address educational challenges
- Conduct research using qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods
- Advance knowledge through research and scholarship
- Teach and share expertise in academic and professional settings
- Serve the field through leadership and civic engagement
Whether you choose a PhD specialization in Educational Policy Studies, Language & Literacy Education, Mathematics & Science Education, or Special Education, you’ll gain the research expertise and experience to advance teaching, learning, and educational practice.
Choose the Program That’s Right For You
Deepen your impact in education with a PhD in Educational Studies. Our program emphasizes rigorous research, educational theory, and social justice, preparing you to advance knowledge and address complex challenges in teaching and learning.
Find Mentors for Life
Faculty in our PhD in Educational Studies program bring deep expertise in human development and a strong commitment to research that addresses the real-world needs of practicing professionals. They are dedicated to supporting your intellectual and professional growth, providing mentorship throughout your doctoral journey and continued guidance well beyond graduation.
“We have to think about who we’re designing those tools with and how we’re creating the space for people to work together across different contexts. It’s not as easy as putting all these people, all these different kinds of experts, at the same table, right? We have to actually design it very carefully to start to imagine kinds of education that are equitable and supporting heterogeneous forms of learning—and even coming to envision possibilities for learning that we might not see in our school today.”
Michael Alan Chang
Margaret McGuire Earl Career Development Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Director, Earl Center for Learning & Innovation
Advance Your Career with an Educational Studies PhD
At Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, you’ll develop the research expertise and scholarly skills to make meaningful contributions to education. With a PhD in Educational Studies, you’ll be prepared for careers such as:
- Faculty at top-tier research institutions
- Teaching focused positions in higher education
- Leader in education-focused industries
- Education-focused data scientist
Start Your PhD in Educational Studies Today!
Connect with BU Wheelock to learn more about the PhD in Educational Studies. Learn about application requirements and deadlines, sign up for an information session, or start your application today.