• Ph.D. in Rehabilitation and Movement Science
  Dr. Beverly Warren, Program Coordinator • 804.828.3382
  The PhD program is a collaborative effort among faculty in the areas of Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The purpose of the program will be to prepare rehabilitation and movement science scholars through a rigorous academic program that focuses on the development of teaching and research expertise in the applied science disciplines. This collaborative degree program uniquely addresses the multi-faceted nature of our current health care delivery system and prepares applied scientists to approach health and rehabilitation initiatives from an integrative rather than competitive perspective.
   

• Ph.D. in Education

Program Tracks

Students must select one of the following tracks as a focus for their studies:

Click on Program Requirements for further details.

Adult Education & Human Resource Development
Dr John Rossi, Interim Track Coordinator  804.828.1305
Adult Education and Human Resource Development students study leadership, program planning and management, human resource development, adult development, change and intervention processes, and organizational strategies. Students learn to view the field as a dynamic, national/international entity that is sensitive to societal and economic changes. All admissions to this Track are currently suspended.

Educational Leadership
Dr. Dick Vacca, Track Coordinator •
The Educational Leadership Track provides students with an understanding of instruction, policy, school administration, business, and school law with a focus on assisting them in understanding the complex nature of schooling and administering schools.

Instructional Leadership
Dr. Doris White, Track Coordinator • 804.828.1305
The Instructional Leadership Track has a primary focus on the interactive nature of curriculum and instruction. Students study educational policy, theories and models of instruction, issues and strategies for staff development, and change theory as it relates to schools. Teaching and learning for diverse populations is a theme throughout the track.

Special Education and Disability Leadership
Dr. John Kregel, Track Coordinator • 804.828.1851
Designed primarily for individuals employed in leadership positions in the field of special education, emphasis in this track is placed on developing in-depth knowledge about topics as they pertain to personnel development, research, issues and policies in special education

Research and Evaluation
Dr. James McMillan, Track Coordinator • 804.828.1332
The Research and Evaluation Track is designed primarily for individuals with responsibility for conducting research and evaluation projects in and for agencies and educational organizations. Emphasis is placed on developing proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative methods of inquiry, providing students with a breadth of methods to study varied educational and social research questions. Students may select a concentration in either research or evaluation.

Urban Services Leadership
Dr. Michael Davis, Track Coordinator • 804.828.3382
Urban Services Leadership Track course selection is determined by the specific needs of the student for career-relevant skills and knowledge. Course selection is made in consultation with the advisor and approved by the program director.