Education, PhD
A PhD in Education equips you to shape the future of learning at the highest level. It opens doors to university faculty positions, educational leadership, policy influence, and research. It’s ideal for those passionate about transforming educational systems, mentoring future educators, and driving meaningful change in schools and communities.
Program overview
Students pursuing a PhD in Education can choose from a wide range of concentrations offered by two CEHHS departments: the Department of Theory & Practice in Teacher Education and the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.
UT offers a PhD in Education rooted in academic excellence, research, and real-world impact. As a flagship Research 1 institution, UT provides access to esteemed faculty, robust funding opportunities, and excellent experiential learning prospects.
Concentrations
Department of Theory & Practice in Teacher Education
- Deaf Studies
- Interdisciplinary Early Childhood
- Interdisciplinary STEM Education
- Learning Design and Technology
- Literacy Studies
- Special Education
- Teacher Education
Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
- Adult and Continuing Education
- Leadership Studies in Education
Why study Education?
A PhD in Education develops a powerful blend of advanced skills and knowledge. From the classroom to education administration, our programs prepare students for careers in change-making.
Leadership & Administration
- Strategic planning and organizational management
- Leading curriculum development and institutional change
Teaching & Curriculum Design
- Advanced instructional strategies for diverse learners
- Developing and evaluating academic programs at the university level
Policy & Advocacy
- Understanding education law, ethics, and policy frameworks
- Advocating for equitable and inclusive educational practices
What can you do with a PhD in Education after graduation?
University Faculty
Dean of Education
District Curriculum Director
Education Policy Advisor
Featured Courses
Learning with Technology in the School and Community
Explores learning with educational technologies in school and the community. Will consider learning at home, through online and social-media-based contexts, and in public spaces.
Advanced Studies in Education – An Interdisciplinary Perspective
Educational trends, issues, and policies related to curriculum and instruction, assessment, the organization and administration of schools, and preparation of educators for both K-12 and higher education settings.
Program Planning in Adult Education
Theories and methods from research and practice in planning and operating educational programs. The focus is on the practice of planning educational programs.
Advanced Learning in Social Context
Examining adult learning in social contexts, the role of adult education and learning in society, and sociocultural power dynamics, including race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity analyses.
Seminar in Education of Exceptional, Diverse, and At-risk Learners
The purpose of this course is to become an informed researcher, teacher educator, and/or leader in the field of education.
Equity in STEM Education
Past, present, and future issues influencing access, diversity, and inclusion in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education, elementary through college.
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