DOCTORAL STUDIES IN EDUCATION
PH.D. IN EDUCATION
Overview
Welcome to the Revised Ph.D. in Education Program! I am pleased that you have decided to start on the journey to join the over 275 graduates who have earned the doctorate in the School of Education. The program you are entering enjoys a reputation for high standards and quality students and with the new program revisions, we know you will find many opportunities to engage in scholarship and learning with an exceptionally talented group of faculty and students.
This online handbook is designed to serve not only as a guide for doctoral students and advisors, but also as a policy manual pertaining to the Ph.D. in Education program. With these dual functions, it is important that all users--students, instructors, and faculty advisors--become familiar with its contents.
Students should also become familiar with the VCU Graduate Bulletin, because it articulates University policies and information related to graduate study. Inasmuch as graduate students are ultimately responsible for meeting all requirements associated with the pursuit of their degrees, they are expected to initiate most procedures as they work with their advisors throughout their tenure in the doctoral program.
If students, instructors, or advisors need help with the information regarding the Ph.D. in Education Program, they are encouraged to contact the Office of Doctoral Studies.
The information on this Web site pertains to the revisions to the revised Ph.D. in Education program (48-credit program). Current students enrolled in the original 60-credit program should consult the previous handbook by clicking here.
For more information on prospective, current, or dissertation stage students, click on the approprate links on the right side of this page.
Suggestions for any changes that will improve the usefulness of the Handbook are welcome, and should be directed to the same office. Have a great year!
Colleen A. Thoma, Ph.D.
Professor and Director, Doctoral Studies
School of Education
doctoral studies
Current 48-credit-hour program handbook
Original 60-credit-hour program handbook