2024-2025 Graduate Catalog (Catalog goes into effect at the start of the Fall 2024 semester) | | | College of Education > Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies > Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies, PhD This 66-hour doctoral program prepares students to conduct research and generate scholarship aimed at furthering a critical understanding of higher education and its role in society while providing service to our local, state, and national communities through the improvement of higher education, and in general the furthering of education for all people. To accomplish those broad aims, the Ph.D. curriculum in Higher Education provides students multi-disciplinary opportunities to develop specific competency in key areas. A solid framework for understanding educational challenges and opportunities; the inherently global nature of all educational experiences and their outcomes; and the critical contribution of rigorous research to adequate policy development; and the connected enterprise of increasing educational opportunity and success among schools, communities, and businesses. For more information, please visit http://www.uh.edu/education/degree-programs/higher-ed-phd/ . Admission RequirementsThe College of Education takes into consideration a number of criteria when determining admission, including prior college or university performance, letters of recommendation, standardized test scores and statement of intent. All applicants must abide by the minimum qualifications for admissions to a master’s or doctoral program. All graduate applicants (regardless of citizenship status) must demonstrate proficiency in English to obtain admission to the University. For more information, visit http://www.uh.edu/graduate-school/admissions/international-students/english-proficiency/ . An applicant is responsible for ensuring that all required materials for the evaluation of admissions are received by the College before the program’s deadline. If the application is not complete by the program’s deadline, it will not be evaluated for the admissions. Full details of the online application process can be found at www.uh.edu/graduate-school/admissions/how-to-apply . Applicant Checklist:- Complete online graduate application including statement of interest, resume/c.v., writing sample, letters of recommendation, and application fee payment
- Official transcripts from all previous college/university work sent to the UH Graduate School.
- Official reporting of GRE scores taken in the last five years
- International students have additional documentation requirements which can be found at www.uh.edu/graduate-school/admissions/international-students/
GRE Waiver OptionThe GRE requirement is waived for applicants to the PhD in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies program who have at least one of the following from an institution accredited by one of the six regional accrediting associations as specified in the UH Minimum Qualifications for Admission to Master’s and Doctoral Programs: - an overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or higher (on a 4-point scale), or
- a master’s or terminal degree.
Grade Point Average RequirementsAdmission requirements for the College of Education require a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.6 for undergraduate coursework or over the last 60 credit hours of coursework. The College requires a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for graduate coursework. The College’s admission committees evaluate all credentials submitted by applicants to determine a student’s ability and potential to succeed in graduate study. In addition, the committee is interested in the applicant’s potential to contribute to his/her program of study and the University community as a whole. Please visit the program’s Admission Application Instructions page for more information Degree RequirementsCredit hours required for this degree: 66.0 The curriculum for the HELPS Ph.D. program involves the completion of specific coursework that includes foundations of psychological and educational theory, statistics, and research methodology. Completion of the program typically requires three years of full time study, inclusive of coursework, candidacy research project, comprehensive exam, and dissertation. Since degree plans are enhanced periodically to support continuous improvement planning objectives, students will follow their approved degree plan that is in place at the time in which they complete an official, approved degree plan. The most current sample degree plan and academic benchmarks are provided below. In the first two full years of studies (i.e., fall, spring and summer in each year), students in the HELPS doctoral program are required to complete at least 6 hours of coursework each term (i.e., Fall, Spring, and Summer) to satisfy doctoral residency requirements. Students should reference the schedule of course offerings and, in consultation, identify the courses required for a given term. Program Core Requirements (30 hours)- CUST 8378 - Current Issues in Educ Credit Hours: 3.0
- CUST 8375 - Hist & Phil of Higher Educ Credit Hours: 3.0
- ELCS 7371 - Higher Educ Law Credit Hours: 3.0
- ELCS 8331 - Finance in Higher Education Credit Hours: 3.0
- ELCS 8332 - Student Dev in Post Sec. Inst Credit Hours: 3.0
- ELCS 8338 - Admin Higher Educ Multiculset Credit Hours: 3.0
- ELCS 8355 - Policy Pol & Gov of Education Credit Hours: 3.0
- ELCS 8360 - Studies Post Secondary Educatn Credit Hours: 3.0
- ELCS 8397 - Sem Top Ed Ldshp&Cul St Credit Hours: 3.0
- Economics of Education
Research Methods Core Requirements (15 hours)- EDRS 8380 - Rsch Mthds in Educ Credit Hours: 3.0
- EDRS 8382 - Statistical Analyses in Eductn Credit Hours: 3.0
- SAER 8320 - Ethnog Mthds Educ Credit Hours: 3.0
- ELCS 8330 - Statistical Analyses Credit Hours: 3.0
- ELCS 8322 - Advanced Ethnographic Methods Credit Hours: 3.0
Independent Research Requirements (9 hours min)Students in the HELPS program are required to satisfy two major research requirements: - the candidacy research paper, and
- a doctoral dissertation.
Both of these projects typically involve the collection, analysis, and interpretation of quantitative and/or qualitative data. - SAER 8388 - Sem-Res Ed Ldshp Pol St Credit Hours: 3.0
- ELCS 8399 - Doctoral Dissertation Credit Hours: 3 (for a total of at least 6 hours)
Specialization Electives (minimum 12 hours)Students in the program are required to pursue one of the four Areas of Specialization within the program. These areas include Equity and Social Justice, International Perspectives, Policy and Politics, and Research Methods. Although all students in the program gain some background in these areas through the Program Area Core courses, students within each area add to their expertise by selecting electives relevant to a particular area of specialization. For these electives, students are encouraged to pursue coursework pertinent to their individual career goals, including courses offered by faculty within the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Department as well as courses offered by other departments in the College of Education, and those related to the fields of sociology, economics, political science, and other behavioral and social sciences. These electives should be identified in consultation with the student’s academic advisor. Academic PoliciesProfessional Development Activities Students in the HELPS program are required to satisfy a Professional Development requirement during their first year in the program. Students are required to complete a separate Residency Report for the Fall and Spring terms of their first year in the program that will serve to satisfy their doctoral residency/professional development requirement. These forms must be approved by the student’s academic advisor, the chair of the department, and the Dean or his/her designee. The following professional development activities are required for doctoral students in the HELPS program. Activities completed each term should be listed on separate Residency Reports for each term. Students should consult with their advisor regarding selection of additional activities that will augment their academic preparation in scholarship, teaching, and service, such as attending presentations of scholarly speakers at the University of Houston or elsewhere (e.g., Rice University, the Medical Center, in the community), assisting other doctoral students with data collection, etc. - Attend at least one defense of a candidacy research proposal in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
- Attend at least one defense of a candidacy research final paper in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
- Attend at least one defense of a dissertation proposal in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
- Attend at least one defense of a dissertation final paper in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
- Attendance at a local, state, or national conference that pertains to education or a relevant social science. The sessions attended may be listed as additional activities.
- Attendance at the Houston Symposium for Research in Education, sponsored by the College of Education, when it is offered
- Membership in the Graduate Students Organization
- Student membership in a professional organization (e.g., American Educational Research Association, American Association for the Study of Higher Education)
Candidacy Research Paper HELPS doctoral students must complete a candidacy research paper before they are eligible to have their Comprehensive Examination Portfolio submission materials officially reviewed. Students are expected to conduct a research project within the general domain of higher education. The scope of this research project should be equivalent to what would be expected from a master’s level thesis. Students who previously have completed a Master’s Thesis may petition to have the thesis count for the candidacy research requirement and should consult with their academic advisor regarding this matter. College Academic Policies University of Houston Academic Policies ![](//cintadecorrer.fun/777/templates/cheerup1/res/banner1.gif) |
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A doctoral degree by published work relies on publications completed before registration. 2.3. A student studying for a doctoral degree by published work must fulfil the relevant doctoral award criteria to obtain their degree. 2.4. The following doctoral degrees are open for registration by published work: 2.4.1. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
A PhD, MD, or EngD by published work allows you to apply for a research degree based on work you have already had published, as opposed to work undertaken as a student of the University. You will need to pay registration and submission fees, but not tuition fees. Read more about the criteria for candidature by published work.
The regulations and code of practice for research degrees apply to the following degrees. 1.2. Doctoral degrees. 1.2.1. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in all faculties. 1.2.2. Engineering Doctorate (EngD) in the Faculty of Engineering. 1.2.3. Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
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The University of Bristol Business School has an enthusiastic research community, a welcoming atmosphere and excellent research facilities. Find out more about our PhD programme details, such as entry requirement, duration, supervisors and tuition fees. PhD Management PhD Accounting & Finance.
A conversation analytic study of co-working between a person with learning disabilities and a person without learning disabilities. Author: Worrall, D. L., 22 Mar 2022. Supervisor: Dowling, S. F. (Supervisor) & Williams, V. J. (Supervisor) Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) File.
The PhD Programme provides a route for students to carry out their own research project from the beginning. Your research will aim to contribute to the field of knowledge within Education and the broader Social Sciences. The School of Education has over 90 PhD students and you can read about the experiences of our past PhD students.
A PhD by publication is a less conventional doctorate gained through previously published work. ... The eligibility of the publications can vary depending on the university or the institution. ... Bangor Barnsley Bath Beaconsfield Bedford Belfast Birmingham Bishop Burton Blackpool Bolton Bournemouth Bradford Bridlington Brighton Bristol ...
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The interplay between quantum foundations and quantum technologies: Counterfactual communication, and extensions of quantum mechanics. Author: Hance, J. R., 21 Mar 2023. Supervisor: Ladyman, J. (Supervisor) & Rarity, J. (Supervisor) Student thesisDoctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) File.
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By Type. Research Projects. 119 Research Projects. PhD Opportunities. EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Aerosol Science. EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Technology Enhanced Chemical Synthesis (TECS) Fully funded EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Cyber Security.
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While most Russell Group universities - 58 per cent - awarded PhDs by publication, there was a "tendency for post-92 institutions not to offer an alternative format option", explains the study by Caitlin Robinson, a research fellow in the University of Bristol 's School of Geographical Sciences. That stratification may make it harder ...
UK's national thesis service providing records of all doctoral theses awarded by UK Higher Education institutions and free access to the full text of as many theses as possible. Please note: UK theses not available on EThOS can be requested via the Inter-Library Loan service. Includes citations to dissertations and theses from 1861 to the ...
University of Bristol. PhD: a research project undertaken across four years (full-time, minimum period of study three years), culminating in an 80,000 word thesis. As well as having the option to audit taught units, there may be the potential for PhD students to teach units themselves from their second year of study onwards.
Our supportive community. As part of UWE Bristol's Doctoral Academy, no matter what your discipline, you will join a thriving and expanding postgraduate research culture made up of diverse students from all over the world. And with subject experts who provide a personalised experience to your supervision, a structured approach to your studies ...
The University has strong research links, expert staff and a reputation for innovation. Students can choose from 249 postgraduate degrees at Bristol. The University has six faculties: Arts; Engineering; Health Sciences; Life Sciences; Science; and Social Sciences and Law. Our wide range of taught programmes includes MA, MSc and LLM degrees.
Course Summary. Overview. We offer high-quality supervision by internationally recognised scholars in areas including educational psychology, education policy, sociology of education, higher education, teaching and learning in schools, professional development, learning in the city, non-formal education, lifelong learning and assessment.
Guiding you throughout your PhD study and successive milestones will be your supervision team led by a Director of Studies. About your thesis. Word length for the PhD thesis varies according to discipline and is generally about 40,000 words for engineering, creative practice and science subjects, or up to 80,000 for other areas.
PhD by Prior Publication or Existing Published Doctor of Philosophy by Prior Publication or Existing Published or Series of Publication is a doctoral-level award and it is being awarded to the persons who have published books or articles in journals or articles in magazines or in similar means. Contents of the publications must be new knowledge contributions and contemporary.
Bristol offers a number of part-time post-graduate degree programs for those seeking to upgrade their professional qualifications; however, its online PhD UK programs for PhD by Publication are restricted only to past University graduates and current academic staff members who have been with the university for at least three years. Candidates for this online PhD UK program must have at least a ...
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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog (Catalog goes into effect at the start of the Fall 2024 semester) Select a Publication ... A B.S. degree in engineering or in a science related to engineering from an accredited college or university or the foreign equivalent of an accredited American BS or MS degree in engineering.
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PhD students must pass 3 preliminary examinations from different areas. Each exam is a 3-hour written test based on one of the graduate courses taught in the department of mathematics. Students are expected to pass all 3 preliminary examinations within the first two years of their study.
Education /Liberal Arts & Social Sciences > Department of Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences /Department of Psychology > Measurement, Quantitative Methods, and Learning Sciences, PhD. The Doctor of Philosophy in Measurement, Quantitative Methods, and Learning Sciences prepares students for employment as faculty members at colleges and universities.
College of Education > Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies > Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies, PhD. This 66-hour doctoral program prepares students to conduct research and generate scholarship aimed at furthering a critical understanding of higher education and its role in society while providing service to our local, state, and national communities through ...