{"id":68204,"date":"2023-06-13T17:10:43","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T21:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/?post_type=bu-program-page&p=68204"},"modified":"2026-02-24T10:05:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T15:05:54","slug":"phd-in-educational-studies","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/educational-studies\/phd-in-educational-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD in Educational Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The PhD in Educational Studies at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development is for students who wish to contribute to the field\u2019s understanding of teaching and learning through research. The program will prepare you to drive innovation through research, scholarship, and professional development. You’ll gain a strong foundation in research methods and in the theoretical and conceptual frameworks of current educational research. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll engage in coursework, research, and teaching throughout the program, and you will work with faculty across BU Wheelock, leveraging their expertise across disciplines. You will also have the opportunity to work with one of the many partnerships that BU Wheelock has with local school districts, education agencies, local and state policymakers, foundations, and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boston University’s PhD in Educational Studies is typically a full-time program that can be completed in five years. This flexible program offers the option to take some courses online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program Concentrations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The PhD in Educational Studies program at Boston University enables students to develop skills and expertise in a core specialty, such as educational policy studies, language & literacy education, math & science education, or special education. Coursework in the Educational Studies PhD program is specific to each concentration, allowing you to focus on the subjects that align with your background and interests. The PhD program provides a deliberate course of study, including coursework in a specific content area, research, and active immersion in the community of student and faculty scholars within the program and throughout the college, Boston University, and the profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“I\u2019ve learned to trust myself and embrace the process of being a PhD student. Throughout this journey, I\u2019ve discovered just how much I\u2019m capable of, especially when supported by mentors who guide and challenge me along the way.”<\/div>