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Online PhD in Education: Specialize in K – 12 Studies at Capella University

Are you a career-minded professional in the K-12 setting? Looking for a program that will help you excel in your practice and research? The online PhD in Education at Capella University could be right for you.

Program Highlights

In the online PhD in Education, you will focus on current issues in education along with mastering research-based competencies. The flexible curriculum will allow you to tailor the program to your individual career goals and interests. Throughout your time at Capella University, you will maintain close contact with faculty and professional mentors, who will encourage you to pursue your professional passion.

Curriculum Details

Most of your classes at Capella University will take place online. However, you'll also get periodic doses of in-person training through 3 residential seminars, each one week long. In the online PhD in Education, you will select 15 elective courses along with these core classes in K � 12 education:

Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Educational Process.
The Future of Educational Issues.
The Politics of Pre-K � 12 Education.
Educational Philosophy and Change.
The Historical and Social Foundations of Education.
Advanced Learning Theory and Instructional Practice.

Length of Online PhD in Education

120 quarter credits

Accreditation

North Central Association of the Higher Learning Commission

How to Get Started

Ready to get started? Interested in learning more? Fill out this information request form to take the next step towards enrolling in the online PhD in Education at Capella University.

Melissa Garvey
Dynasty Education Staff Writer
June 13, 2007