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Welcome to Educational Theory and Policy

The program curriculum focus, as well as research of our faculty, aimed at improving educational opportunities and outcomes across different communities (urban/rural), school sectors, as well as regions of the world. Our research and teaching focus on understanding and improving the experiences of K-12 learners from different backgrounds, defined by their socioeconomic standing, gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, and immigrant status. The courses offer policy analysis underscoring these topics. In addition to their major, many of our master's and doctoral students pursue dual degrees or a minor in fields such as Comparative and International Education, Demography, Sociology, and Statistics. Our alumni have become faculty members in United States universities and abroad, as well as joining state- and federal-level agencies, research institutes, and the World Bank. The faculty work is recognized both nationally and internationally, with the program currently ranking # 11 in the US News and World Report.

B.S. in Education & Public Policy
Ph.D. Degree
M.A. Degree
Dual Title in Comparative & International Education

Students in the Educational Theory and Policy doctoral program are expected to acquire competencies in their areas of specialization together with research and scholarly skills for investigation of significant problems of education and society.

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If you have read the Graduate School and program requirements and are ready to apply, you may proceed to the application at http://www.gradschool.psu.edu/apply/.


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Minor in Educational Theory and Policy