Doctor of Philosophy Major in Development Education

A graduate degree program that focuses on the study of education within the context of social and economic development. The program covers various areas such as international development, community development, policy and administration, curriculum development, and instructional design.

Program Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a graduate program leading to a doctoral degree that focuses on research and prepares students for a life of scholarship in an academic discipline, A PhD student must show the capacity to make an original contribution in pushing the frontier of knowledge in a chosen field through dissertation, and to demonstrate ability to work independently as a student.

Program Educational Objectives

The Doctor of Philosophy in Development Education program aims to produce a graduate who:

1. utilizes sound philosophical thoughts in making informed decisions for educational development
2. develops tenets that will serve as a foundation for the improvement of education
3. exemplifies the values of a holistically developed professional who advocates fairness and equality in
the workplace and the community
4. conducts philosophical researches for the betterment of the community
5. serves as pillar in the formation of the real essence of humanity
6. integrates and uses different viewpoints for the transformation of the workplace and the social milieu

Program Learning Outcomes

The Doctor of Education Program Learning Outcomes:

1. Elucidate a highly advanced and scientific knowledge and skills in a highly specialized, interdisciplinary,
or multidisciplinary field of expertise.
2. Utilization of complex research/creative work and/or the advancement of learning with full
independence in individual work and/or in teams of interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary settings
3. Assume leadership in research and creative work in a challenging setting
4. Application of a significant level of expertise-based autonomy and accountability to professional
leadership for innovation, research, and/or development management in a highly specialized,
interdisciplinary, or multidisciplinary field

Job Opportunities

Educational Policy and Government

Director of Education Department / Undersecretary / Commissioner

Academic and Institutional Roles

Full Professor / Dean / University President

Community and Development Work

Executive Director / International Development Specialist (UNESCO, UNICEF, World Bank)

Corporate & Professional Sector

Chief Learning Officer / VP for Human Capital Development

Interdisciplinary & Specialized Roles

Global Thought Leader / Senior Advisor on Education & Social Transformation