Doctoral Degree Programs
A page describing the Doctoral degree programs in the Workforce Education and Development program in the College of Education.
Doctoral Degree Programs
The Pennsylvania State University Workforce Education and Development program offers a graduate degree program leading to doctorate of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree.
Students interested in this program should be employed in or aspire to be employed as faculty, trainers, administrators, or researchers in education-for-work settings such as business, industry, health fields, occupational home economics, cooperative education, youth apprenticeship, or employment and training.
Doctoral of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The Ph.D. requires at least two consecutive semesters as a registered full-time student. The Ph.D. culminating project includes a comprehensive examination, thesis, and final oral examination (AKA the defense).
Operations Research Dual-Title Degree Program
Degree Requirements
Due to changes in our degree programs, the emphases areas and requirements vary depending on when students began the program.
