The Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Early Childhood Education qualifies you for leadership positions in child development. You’ll acquire the credentials and experience to direct early childhood education centers, formulate policy, conduct research, design learning programs, and participate in high-level initiatives. Oakland’s Ph.D. in early childhood education takes an interdisciplinary approach, preparing you to work on collaborative teams with professionals in family services, public administration, disability services, and other aligned disciplines. Designed for working adults who have full-time jobs, our early childhood education doctoral program equips you to influence young children, families, teachers, and whole communities.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Early Childhood Education qualifies you for leadership positions in child development. You’ll acquire the credentials and experience to direct early childhood education centers, formulate policy, conduct research, design learning programs, and participate in high-level initiatives. Oakland’s Ph.D. in early childhood education takes an interdisciplinary approach, preparing you to work on collaborative teams with professionals in family services, public administration, disability services, and other aligned disciplines. Designed for working adults who have full-time jobs, our early childhood education doctoral program equips you to influence young children, families, teachers, and whole communities.
Our early childhood education Ph.D. is aligned with guidelines set forth by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Graduates from our early childhood education Ph.D. program have an excellent record of professional success. Oakland alumni possess strong cultural competence, with the ability to serve diverse communities. You’ll enter the job market with a versatile skill set, demonstrated achievements, and a research portfolio, with qualifications to pursue careers in:
The Early Childhood Education doctoral program consists of 80 credits beyond the master’s degree, divided as follows:
The foundation core covers research methodology, analytical methods, and professional standards. The department core includes coursework in curriculum design, policy studies, special education, and theories of early learning, plus two field-based projects.
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