Graduate Degrees in Education

Education

CU Boulder’s top-ranked doctoral degree in education provides students with the knowledge and skills to critically analyze the education field. The PhD program prepares graduate students for careers in research and teaching in university settings, educational leadership in schools and community organizations, and research and development in the private and nonprofit sectors.

Graduate students work closely with a small, collaborative group of nationally renowned faculty whose overall scholarly productivity is in the top 10 among U.S. schools and colleges of education.

Degree Types

PhD

Experience Colorado’s top-ranked graduate programs in education. CU Boulder has the best graduate school for education in the state, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Receive generous funding packages that prepare you for your future as a researcher, educator and leader in the field. Stipends and grants cover tuition costs and provide experiential graduate assistantships.

Join an esteemed alumni network. The School of Education has more than 13,000 alumni across the U.S., with 67% living in Colorado.

Degree Options & Application Requirements

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Education

Areas of emphasis in:
- Educational Foundations, Policy and Practice
- Equity, Bilingualism and Biliteracy
- Learning Sciences and Human Development
- Literacy Studies
- Research and Evaluation Methodology
- STEM Education
- Teacher Learning, Research and Practice
Can be completed in 5 years
Requires 30 hours of dissertation credit

GRE/GMAT Requirements

None

Application Deadlines

Nov. 15 for international applicants
Dec. 1 for U.S. applicants

For program details, review the course catalog for the PhD in education.

Research Areas

Teacher Education
Literacy
Bilingual/Bicultural Education
Educational Administration and Policy
Human Development

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Funding Opportunities

We understand funding opportunities play a major role in helping you to decide whether a program is right for you. At CU Boulder, PhD students are supported through research and teaching assistantships. Students are also encouraged to apply for their own sources of funding.

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Graduate Student Resources

Student success is best met with holistic support and resources. CU Boulder offers robust resources, programming and opportunities to help students establish meaningful connections, adjust to graduate student life and find assistance when they need it. Whether it’s academic, social, or health and wellness support, the university provides an array of resources to meet the diverse needs of our students.

Graduate Student Organizations