Education, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Thoma, Dr. Colleen A.
Director, Doctoral Studies in Education
cathoma@vcu.edu
(804) 827-2651
Admission requirements summary
Education, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Indicate specialization:
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Adult education and human resource development track
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| Degree: Ph.D. |
Semester(s) of entry: admissions suspended until further notice |
Deadline dates: |
Test requirements: GRE |
Educational leadership track
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| Degree: Ph.D. |
Semester(s) of entry: Summer or fall |
Deadline dates: Nov 15 (early consideration) Feb 15 (final deadline) |
Test requirements: GRE |
| Special requirements: Personal interview and writing sample may be requested. Personal goals statement and professional vitae/resume required. | |||
Educational psychology track
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| Degree: Ph.D. |
Semester(s) of entry: admissions suspended until fall 2010 |
Deadline dates: Nov 15 (early consideration) Feb 15 (final deadline) |
Test requirements: GRE |
| Special requirements: Personal interview and writing sample required. Personal goals statement and professional vitae/resume required. | |||
Instructional leadership track
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| Degree: Ph.D. |
Semester(s) of entry: Summer or fall |
Deadline dates: Nov 15 (early consideration) Feb 15 (final deadline) |
Test requirements: GRE |
| Special requirements: Personal interview and writing sample required. Personal goals statement and professional vitae/resume required. | |||
Research and evaluation track
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| Degree: Ph.D. |
Semester(s) of entry: Summer or fall |
Deadline dates: Nov 15 (early consideration) Feb 15 (final deadline) |
Test requirements: GRE |
| Special requirements: Personal interview and writing sample required. Personal goals statement and professional vitae/resume required. | |||
Special education and disability policy leadership track
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| Degree: Ph.D. |
Semester(s) of entry: Summer or fall |
Deadline dates: Nov 15 (early consideration) Feb 15 (final deadline) |
Test requirements: GRE |
| Special requirements: Personal interview and writing sample required. Personal goals statement and professional vitae/resume required. | |||
Urban services leadership track
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| Degree: Ph.D. |
Semester(s) of entry: Summer or fall |
Deadline dates: Nov 15 (early consideration) Feb 15 (final deadline) |
Test requirements: GRE |
| Special requirements: Personal interview and writing sample required. Personal goals statement and professional vitae/resume required. | |||
The Ph.D. in Education Program is interdisciplinary in curriculum, design and management and serves a variety of special audiences. The program is organized into the following tracks.
- Adult education and human resource development track
- Educational leadership track
- Educational psychology track
- Instructional leadership track
- Research and evaluation track
- Special education and disability leadership track
- Urban services leadership track