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Graduate School

Foundations of Education Ph.D.

Overview

  • Major: Foundations of Education
  • Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
  • School/College: Education

Program Website

See the program curriculum and learn about admission. 


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Deadlines

Fall Application Deadlines:  December 1 (priority), April 15 (final)

Required Documents

  • Official Transcripts
  • Writing prompt required - contact Program Coordinator, Dr. Kara Brown brownk25@mailbox.sc.edu for details
  • Personal Statement - must address (1) specific interest in Social Foundations and Qualitative Inquiry, and (2) why this subject area at USC
  • Resume
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation - strongly recommend submitting references from professors
  • Academic Writing Sample - recommended, not required
  • International applicants should review the International Applicants page for information regarding additional application requirements

Applications Accepted for These Semesters...

  • Fall Semester

Areas of Concentration 

  • Philosophical Track
  • Historical Track
  • Sociological Track

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