Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Education Policy
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Urban Education Policy program welcomes applicants whose policy interests are aligned with USC Rossier’s mission to improve learning in urban education locally, nationally, and globally and who plan to pursue careers as research scholars. Students will benefit from close interaction with a distinguished faculty, a collaborative research community, and a positive student culture.
Our areas of research and study are:
- Higher Education
- K-12 Education Policy
- Psychology of Education
Curriculum Overview
Students graduate with the research skills, substantive knowledge, professional network and record of achievement, including academic publications and presentations necessary for success as faculty at top research universities, or as research analysts and policy-makers.
Sample Courses
- Organization and Policy: Current Issues
- Globalization and the Nation-State: Theories of Change
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Laura Romero Director PhD in Urban Education Policy |
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