College of Education, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

PhD in Education

The Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD in Education) degree is awarded for distinguished academic preparation in the field of education, and prepares students to be both educational researchers and leaders in professional practice.

One Program, Multiple Options

The PhD in Education is one program, made up of multiple track options spanning various fields of education. Students select a track within the program and adhere to the requirements of that track. Review our track options below.

 

PhD in Education Program
Curriculum & Instruction
 Educational Administration – Higher Ed
 Educational Administration – K-12
Educational Foundations Exceptionalities Global & International
Kinesiology

PhD in Education: Track Options

NOTE: In addition to the PhD in Education, the COE also offers three other doctoral programs: EdD in Professional Education Practice, PhD in Learning Design & Technology & PhD in Educational Psychology. Refer to our program directory to view all doctoral options.

PhD Defense

Curriculum & Instruction (opens in a new window)

The specialization in Curriculum and Instruction develops educational leaders in curriculum development, teaching, curriculum evaluation, and/or teacher education and professional development.
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Educational Administration - Higher Education (opens in a new window)

The PhD degree with an emphasis in higher education is designed to enhance organizational leadership by providing advanced study for individuals with demonstrated leadership skills and capacity to conduct scholarly research.
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Educational Administration - K-12 (opens in a new window)

The PhD degree with an emphasis in K-12 education is designed to enhance organizational leadership by providing advanced study for individuals with demonstrated leadership skills and capacity to conduct scholarly research.
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Educational Foundations (opens in a new window)

The specialization in Educational Foundations prepares educational professionals with an understanding of the historical, philosophical, cultural, social, and political contexts of education.
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Educational Policy Studies (opens in a new window)

Policy Studies consists of a multidisciplinary program of study concerned with identifying and ameliorating significant educational problems.
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Exceptionalities (opens in a new window)

The Exceptionalities track is designed to prepare professionals to work as leaders in the education and support of individuals with disabilities.
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Global & International (opens in a new window)

This track is designed to prepare individuals in range of leadership, academic, policy, and research positions to meaningfully incorporate global perspectives into their professional practice.
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Kinesiology (opens in a new window)

The Kinesiology track prepares students to work as leaders in a broad range of career pursuits related to the diverse fields of professional practice in the field of Kinesiology.

PhD in Education Student Profiles

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Joakim M. Peter

Joakim M. Peter PhD in Special Education Alumnus (opens in a new window)

"… I am always interested in how well special education programs are serving and improving lives of children with disabilities and their parents."
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Mark McCormick

Mark McCormick PhD Student in Educational Foundations (Global & International Education) (opens in a new window)

I was really impressed with the program and the focus on different aspects of internationalization.
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Paul Tauiliili

Paul Tauiliili COE Doctoral Candidate (opens in a new window)

"I view lessons as memory makers, and I want to make memories that will last them a lifetime."