University of California Irvine Fully Funded PhD Program in Education

PhD @University of California Irvine posted 2 days ago

Job Description

University of California, Irvine (UCI) offers a fully funded PhD program in Education through its School of Education. This program is designed to prepare scholars for impactful careers in research, academia, and educational leadership, with a strong emphasis on equity, diversity, and social justice.​

Program Overview

  • Degree: PhD in Education

  • Institution: University of California, Irvine

  • School: School of Education

The program offers three areas of specialization:​

  1. Human Development in Context (HDIC): Focuses on developmental processes across the lifespan within various contexts.

  2. Educational Policy and Social Context (EPSC): Examines the formation, implementation, and effects of educational policies.

  3. Teaching, Learning, and Educational Improvement (TLEI): Centers on instructional practices and strategies to enhance learning outcomes.​

Students engage in interdisciplinary research, collaborating with faculty from diverse fields such as neuroscience, economics, sociology, and psychology. The program emphasizes real-world applications, with opportunities to conduct research in various educational settings.

Funding Package

All admitted PhD students receive a comprehensive five-year funding package, which includes:​

  • Tuition and Fees: Full coverage.

  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for the duration of the program.

  • Living Stipend: A competitive 9-month stipend to support living expenses.

  • Assistantships: Opportunities for research and teaching assistantships, providing practical experience and additional financial support.

Additional funding is available on a competitive basis for conference travel and professional development activities.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Coursework: Students complete a minimum of 12 courses, including five required research methods courses, two courses from other areas, and five area-specific courses.

  • Research Projects: Engagement in research projects from the first year, culminating in a dissertation that contributes original knowledge to the field.

  • Program Milestones: Completion of a first-year research poster project, a second-year research paper, and advancement to candidacy by the fall quarter of the fourth year.

  • Normative Time to Degree: Five years, with a maximum of seven years permitted.

Admission Requirements

  • Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

  • Application Materials:

    • Online application.

    • Official transcripts.

    • Statement of purpose and personal statement.

    • Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume.

    • Writing sample.

    • Three letters of recommendation.

  • Standardized Tests: GRE scores are not required.

  • Application Fee: $135 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents; $155 for international applicants.

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