Earn a Doctorate in Education
Wide Range of Options
Curriculum Studies and Teacher Education (CTE) and Elementary Education
The GSE's doctoral program in Education offers a variety of specializations, including Curriculum Studies and Teacher Education (CTE) and Elementary Education. These specializations are overseen by faculty committees from one of the GSE's three academic areas.
Time Commitment
Typically 48-72 Credits of Coursework
A doctorate in education typically requires between 48 and 72 credits of coursework. Students can usually earn their degree within three or four years, including time to complete a dissertation.
Application Deadline
December 1, 2024
The next application deadline for the Doctor of Philosophy in Education program is December 1, 2024.
Types of Doctorates
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education
The PhD in Education trains cutting-edge researchers who work across disciplines to generate knowledge and translate discoveries into transformative policy and practice.
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
A Doctor of Education is a practice-based research-driven qualification that prepares individuals for leadership roles within schools or organizations.
Benefits of Studying at Harvard
Immersion in a Dynamic Intellectual Community
Doctoral study at Harvard means full immersion in one of the world's most dynamic and influential intellectual communities. The Harvard Graduate School of Education offers two distinct doctoral programs that leverage the extraordinary interdisciplinary strengths of the entire university.
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