Deciding to earn a doctorate is one of the most significant life-altering decisions you will ever make. Your dedication and effort in the USC Rossier School of Education Ph.D. program will not only supply you with benefits throughout your lifetime but will also establish a pattern of higher education that you can pass on to your children and grandchildren. Earning the Ph.D. will not be easy, but you will not have to go it alone. The faculty, staff, and administration of the USC Rossier School of Education will be your coaches and guides throughout the process.

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Program Overview

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• Program Curriculum
• Research Programs
• Program Emphasis

Distinctive Benefits

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• Faculty
• Multidisciplinary Coursework
• Diverse Research Methodologies
• Collaborate with a worldwide community of scholars
• University Teaching Experience
• Complete Program in 4 Years
• Competitive Financial Support
• Doctoral Support Center
• Trojan Family

Program of Study

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Introducing our Ph.D. Students

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Faculty

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After Graduation

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Ph.D.'s in the News

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Contact Us

We welcome your interest in the Ph.D. program, and are happy to answer any questions you might have. For more information please contact:

Phone: (213) 821-1517
Fax: (213) 740-9433
Email: rsoephd@usc.edu