Education (Ph.D.)
About
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Education at the UMaine College of Education and Human Development prepares students to apply research-based knowledge, field-tested experience and the latest technology to help address the changing needs of schools, children and families. Graduates are well-positioned for careers at research universities, regional and local universities, community colleges, K-12 schools, research groups, public and private agencies, private businesses and more. Being part of Maine’s only public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution means that faculty in the College of Education and Human Development are involved in innovative research and professional development projects at the state, regional and national levels. In our doctoral programs, students work closely with and receive authentic mentorship from a faculty advisor, whose goal is to ensure that each students’ program meets their unique needs. Small classes, led by widely recognized faculty, encourage proactive conversations and inquiry based on real experiences and current issues.
Program Highlights
Requirements
Program Delivery
Flexibility is built into individual programs to allow the greatest impact in specific areas of need. Our doctoral students can choose from the following areas of Areas of Specialization:
All of our Ph.D. specializations require a minimum of 57 graduate credits beyond a master’s degree. Students will develop an initial program of study with a faculty advisor. Before enrolling in their fifth course, students must form a program committee consisting of three or more faculty members to finalize their program of study. The curriculum includes of a minimum of 15 required foundation course credits, 15 required research core credits, 12 required program core credits and three elective credits combined with comprehensive exams, a research practicum and a dissertation:
Advising & Support
The College of Education and Human Development provides students with academic guidance and personal support before they set foot on campus through graduation and beyond. Our graduate students work with faculty advisors, who build genuine relationships and provide timely information to help you navigate your program, your work in schools and communities, and whatever else is on your plate.
Program Learning Outcomes
The University of Maine Graduate School prepares engaged scholars and professionals to make meaningful contributions to their communities of practice: research consortia, clinical practices, studios, workplaces, classrooms, and political collectives. As graduate students are key agents in helping to sustain an environment supportive of learning through teaching, collaborative inquiry, mentoring or demonstration, they are critical ambassadors for public higher education during their coursework and after graduation. During and after graduate training, accordingly, the Graduate School’s doctoral, masters, and professional-certifications degree programs will enable students to:
Careers
A Ph.D. in Education from the University of Maine prepares outstanding scholars for professorships at major research colleges and universities, as well as other types of postsecondary institutions. In addition, graduates of our doctoral programs have gone on to work for education policy organizations, or as administrators and leaders at K-12 schools in Maine and beyond.
According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, jobs for postsecondary instructors, including college professors, are growing much faster than the average for all occupations. Median pay for these positions is more than $83,000 per year. Other jobs that may require a Ph.D., such as K-12 schools superintendent, have a median annual salary of more than $105,000.
At a Glance
College of Education & Human Development
Degree Level
Doctoral
Degree Earned
Doctor of Philosophy in Education
Mode of Study
Online
time to Complete Degree
57 Credits
Featured Courses
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Research Learning Experience
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Scholarships
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Next Steps
Contact
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