About PhD Program,
The PhD in Educational Studies at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development is for students who wish to contribute to the field’s 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.
As a student in the PhD in Educational Studies program, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue one of four specializations: educational policy studies, language & literacy education, mathematics & science education, or special education. Students in the language & literacy education specialization may choose to focus on ASL & Deaf studies, language education, or literacy education. Learn more about the four specializations.
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.
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.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
All applicants to the PhD in Counseling Psychology & Applied Human Development, the PhD in Educational Studies, and the EdD in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies must have a bachelor’s degree or be on track to complete a bachelor’s degree when they apply. If you matriculate at BU Wheelock, we will ask you to provide official transcripts to prove that you completed your bachelor’s degree in the weeks leading up to your first semester of graduate study.
The PhD degree program in Educational Studies at Boston University is designed for students who wish to contribute to the field’s understanding of teaching and learning through research.
The program will expand and deepen the knowledge and skills of enrolled graduate students in ways that will support their progress in pursuing teaching, research, and policymaking positions in public or private institutions of higher education. To do this, the 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, the University, and the profession.
Doctoral students enrolled in the PhD in Educational Studies pursue one of four specializations:
- Educational Policy Studies
- Language and Literacy Education
- Mathematics and Science Education
- Special Education
Students work closely with Wheelock faculty as research, teaching, and/or graduate assistants as they work to augment their knowledge and skills through their coursework, residency, and research.
The minimum unit requirement for the PhD is 66 units.
PhD Funding Coverage,
BU Wheelock’s Financial Assistance Office works hard to help applicants, admitted students, and current graduate students navigate the often-complex financial aid process from start to finish. Alongside loans and other forms of external funding, you may also qualify for BU scholarships, assistantships, or employment.
If you have a question about financial assistance, contact Graduate Financial Aid by emailing wheaid@bu.edu. For general questions about applying to BU Wheelock, reach out to Graduate Admissions by emailing whegrad@bu.edu or calling 617-353-4237.
Application Requirement,
Statement of Qualifications & Objectives
Equity & Inclusion Statement
Resume/CV
Transcripts
Letters of Recommendation
Standardized Test Scores
English Proficiency
Video Response
Analytical Essay
Optional Essay
Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver
Application Deadline,
Dec 01, 2024
Application Fee,
we require a nonrefundable application fee of $95. Non-degree certificate applications require a $25 fee. You’ll receive a prompt to pay by credit card before submitting the application. The application will not be submitted until you enter your credit card information.
