CIDE:
Ph.D. program overview
The doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree with a program emphasis in
comparative and international development education (CIDE), administered by
the Graduate School and offered by the Department of Educational
Policy and Administration (EdPA), provides an opportunity for
intensive study of comparative education, international development
education, and international educational exchange. CIDE uses an
interdisciplinary approach for the study of education’s role in
economic, political, and sociocultural development; international
educational exchange; and the internationalization of education.
Who enrolls in this program?
Students enrolled in CIDE are the future leaders, university
faculty members, policy analysts and researchers in the field of
comparative and international development education. All students
enrolled in the program will incorporate relevant knowledge from the
behavioral and social sciences and the humanities into their studies.
The program is selective and is limited to 10 students each year. All
new students begin the program in the fall semester.
What will my program look like?
The Ph.D. requires that students enrolled under the semester system
take at least 64 credits of course work. With the adviser’s approval,
students can transfer up to 18 semester credits from their master's
degree toward their Ph.D. In addition, 24 semester thesis credits will
be required for the dissertation. Typically a course meeting once a
week throughout the semester is three credits. Students can complete
the coursework on either a full-time or part-time basis.
Curriculum details
How long will my Ph.D. program take?
Attending full time, including summers, students often can complete
the required coursework in 2 to 2½ years, at which time they complete
preliminary written and oral examinations. Many are able to complete
their dissertation in another 1 to 2 years. Upon completion of their
dissertation, they take a final oral examination. Doctoral students
must complete all their requirements and receive their degree within
five calendar years after passing their preliminary oral examination.
General
information about the doctor of philosophy degree
Graduate School Catalog
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Please see admission requirements.
Revised August 2007 |
