Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Program: Teacher Education and Learning Sciences

Program Area of Study: Educational Equity

Delivery Method: On Campus

Program: Teacher Education and Learning Sciences

The Ph.D. in Teacher Education and Learning Sciences: Educational Equity program area of study (EE PAS) is designed for individuals interested in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in K-12 and higher education. Graduates of the EE PAS will be prepared to assume academic careers as university faculty members (e.g., Professors of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership, or Multicultural Education) and/or administrators (e.g., Associate Dean for Diversity; Associate Provost for Diversity, Equity and Equal Opportunity). Graduates may choose to complete program experiences that will prepare them as scholars, advocates and activists, educators, and diversity trainers within business and industry, community organizations, educational and/or government institutions.

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Our Ph.D. in This Program Area of Study Addresses:

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Educational equity and access
Multicultural education and literacy

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Equity in STEM
Public engagement

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Ethical/moral dimensions of school leadership
Diversity and equity in schools and communities

Program Details

Program Description

The primary aim of the EE PAS is to provide graduate-level training to persons interested in being leaders who will transform educational institutions and their communities by addressing and reducing inequity. Education and training in the EE PAS is rooted in the assumption that equal opportunity is not available to all because of prejudice, discrimination, and systematic injustice. Research and analyses show that public policies, programs, and institutional practices generate inequitable outcomes in schools and that educational organizations have the responsibility and potential to focus on strategies and solutions for an equitable future. The goal of education, training, and professional development in the EE PAS is to celebrate and advance diversity and inclusion while naming, interrogating, and challenging oppression, exploitation, and marginalization within education at the local, state, national, and international levels. The program courses, research, and other activities will focus on issues of privilege and power relating to social identity groups (e.g., race/ethnicity, language, gender, sexuality, class, religion, ability, political viewpoints, etc.) in a range of educational contexts including universities, K-12 schools, business and industry, and community agencies/institutions. Furthermore, students will learn analysis, evaluation, and implementation of policies, programs, and practices to promote educational equity.

Faculty research interests in the PAS are broad and include: equity and diversity across the disciplines (e.g. literacy, stem, history); race/ethnicity; gender & sexuality; disability; diversity & leadership; community engagement; immigration; and language learning and acquisition.

Admissions Requirements

The Graduate School outlines basic requirements for admission.

Current resumé
Personal statement detailing background and experiences with goals and commitment to doctoral studies. Include why you are interested in educational equity along with a description of previous work that has been undertaken in this realm. If relevant, please include a description of the faculty member with whom you hope to engage.
Three reference letters detailing relationship to applicant and discussing your work ethic/potential as a doctoral student.
3.0 grade point average or higher at the master’s level
Completed application to the NC State Graduate School
Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and related health, economic, and social challenges, GRE test scores are waived for applicants applying for all graduate programs in the College of Education for the 2021-2022 admissions cycle. Read more about this decision.

Course of Study

Core Courses (12 hours)

ECI 507 Social Justice in Education
ECI 709 Educational Equity: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
ECI 709 Critical Theory and Public Engagement
ECI 850 Internship in Curriculum & Instruction

Department Core (6 hours)

ECI 709 Teacher Education
ECI 709 Learning Sciences

College Core (6 hours)

ED 755 Diversity & Equity Scholar Leader Course
ED 756 Leadership & Change Scholar Leader Course

Research Methods (15 hours)

ED 710 Applied Quant Methods in Education I (required)
ED 711 Applied Quant Methods in Education II
ED 712 Survey Methods
ED 730 Intro to Qual Research in Education (required)
ED 731 Advanced Qual Research and Data Analysis in Education
ED 750 Mixed Methods Research in Education
ED 795 Special Topics in Education Research (may be repeated)
Other courses as approved by your advisor

Dissertation Research (9 hours)

ECI 895 Dissertation Research

EE Electives (12 hours)

Determined in consultation with your advisor
The EE degree can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. The purpose of the core courses is to give students a common foundation in educational equity while the elective courses enable students to specialize within a particular equity and/or subject area.

TOTAL: 60 Hours

Tuition & Fees

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Funding is available through hourly work, assistantships, and fellowships. Please see Financing Graduate Education for more information.