Educational Studies (PhD) - Teaching, Curriculum and Learning

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Applying for Admission
Requirements

Description

This specialization focuses on advancing research about teacher preparation and teacher professional development in connection to curriculum theory, philosophy and ethics of education, mentoring and teacher induction, teacher identities, professional learning communities, teaching and learning, and education across all settings. Consult TLTE graduate catalog to choose your advanced graduate courses.

Program-Related Information

Graduate Chair

Lorraine Males
402-472-2231
lmales2@unl.edu

Support Staff

Joelle Tangen
402-472-2231
jtangen2@unl.edu

Program Website

https://cehs.unl.edu/tlte/programs/educational-studies-phd/

Applying for Admission

Standard requirements for all graduate programs

Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
Transcripts (unofficial): Uploaded as part of application form.
_{If International: Uploads must include all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certiﬁcates, diplomas, and degrees plus certiﬁed English translations.}

_{After admission: Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certiﬁed records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certiﬁed copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school’s registrar office.}
If applicant’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.
_{When sending TOEFL scores, our institution code is 6877 and a department code is not needed.}
If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
Applicants must also fulfill any additional requirements the department specifies at the time of application.

Additional requirements specific to this program

Resumé or Curriculum Vitae: Reviewers will be looking for professional experience and a minimum of two years as an educator in school or non-school settings.
Personal Statement: In 4-6 pages, this autobiographical scholarly statement should briefly describe your professional career to date and highlight experiences, philosophies, goals, and service work. Discuss past research productivity, leadership, and/or contributions to your profession. Address in particular the role of research in your areas of scholarly interest and explain your reasons for pursuing a doctorate in TLTE. Finally, describe what would be important to you in being mentored as a doctoral student. Reviewers will be looking for a fit between your interests/goals and this program's ability to address those interests/goals.
Writing Sample: Provide a writing sample that demonstrates your scholarly writing ability, such as a term paper, thesis, or published research article.
Recommenders: At least one of your three recommendations must be submitted by an academic (faculty).
Academic Eligibility: Undergraduate GPA minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Graduate GPA minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale.

Admission Application Deadlines

For priority admission and financial consideration, apply for Fall by January 15. TLTE Fellowships and Graduate Assistantships are available.