PhD in Education Week-end Program
Education
Postgraduate
College of Economics & Social Development
The aim of PhD in Education program is to promote scholarship, research and service at national and international levels. The research-oriented doctoral program is the highest academic degree facilitating candidates to remain updated in research literature and conducting socially relevant and intellectually competent research studies in specialized areas. The program offers a range of courses in contemporary topics of education and development, assisting the scholars to compete for leadership positions.
Eligibility
MPhil/MS (Education) or equivalent graduates from HEC recognized institutions meeting the following criteria:
Testing Requirement:
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test administered by the Education Testing Service or a Subject Specific Graduate Admission Test (GAT Subject) administered by the Education Testing Council.
Statement of Purpose:
Required as part of the application to admission in PhD program
Program Requirements
PhD requires completion of course work and dissertation/thesis. Minimum duration is three years and maximum are eight years:
| Semester One | Semester Two |
|---|---|
|
Methods and Issues in Advanced Qualitative Research
Ways of Knowing Designing and Developing a Research Framework |
Elective I Elective II
Elective III Elective IV |
Thesis: 30 Credit Hours
Core Courses
PED701 Methods and Issues in Advanced Qualitative Research
PED703 Methods and Issues in Advanced Quantitative Research
PED705 Ways of Knowing
PED733 Designing and Developing a Research Framework
NB: It is mandatory for students to attend defense sessions given by MPhil and PhD candidates.
Elective Courses
PED741 Application of Research Methods in Education
PED831 Writing Proposals for Grants
PED833 Independent Research Study
PED835 Global Insights in Teacher Education
PED837 Research & Innovation in Educational Leadership
PED820 Innovations & Pedagogies in Teacher Education
PED839 Designing & Conducting Action Research in Education
Thesis
PED991 Research Thesis (3 credit-hour)
PED992 Research Thesis (6 credit-hour)
PED993 Research Thesis (9 credit-hour)
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