Doctorate (PhD) in Education

Technology is becoming an increasingly important tool in the field of education. Through the use of computers, interactive programs, educational games, and multimedia integration, younger students are receiving instruction through a much wider range of modalities than ever before. The results are encouraging, but there is still a lot of room for improvement and innovation. Individuals who are dedicated to improving the ways in which education is delivered should consider earning a doctorage or PhD in education.

It's a great time to become involved in education. More adults than ever are enrolling in bachelor's degree programs, and there are many more elementary and secondary schools in operation today than there were 30 years ago. School administrators will be needed to fill open positions at colleges as well as elementary and secondary schools. Most school districts and colleges will only consider hiring candidates with graduate degrees. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that earning a doctorage degree in education is a typical requirement for heading an academic department at a college, working as a principal at an elementary or secondary school, or working in a high-level administration position at a school district.

PhD programs in education help students develop a better understanding of which teaching strategies are effective and which are ineffective, and prepare graduates for administrative positions in a variety of educational settings. Students enrolled in these programs will have the option to specialize in various fields, including special, adult, elementary and secondary, and infant and young child education. They will also be introduced to subjects such as learning theories and strategies, student development, and organizational management.