PhD in Education Week-end Program
Department
Education
Level
Postgraduate
Colleges
College of Economics & Social Development
Course Detail
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:
- All candidates applying for PhD must have at least a CGPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 in their last degree
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:
- Course work of 24 credit hours (4 core courses and 4 electives)
- The student must publish one research paper during his/her PhD studies
- On completion of dissertation/thesis the student is awarded 30 credit hours
- Any other HEC requirement
Program Structure
Semester One | Semester Two |
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1. Methods and Issues in Advanced Qualitative Research 2. Ways of Knowing | 1. Methods and Issues in Advanced Quantitative Research 2. Elective I |
Semester Three | Semester Four |
1. Designing and Developing a Research Framework 2. Elective II | 1. Research Thesis |
Thesis: 30 Credit Hours
Courses
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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