Doctor of Philosophy in Education - Social Foundations

Oklahoma State University

The PhD in Education, option in Social Foundations of Education, is an interdisciplinary degree that focuses on the diverse factors and social issues that shape education. You will explore how historical, philosophical, sociocultural, political, economic and international forces shape educational processes as well as how education shapes society. Our graduates strive for a more equitable, just, peaceful and democratic society and world and pursue careers as educators, leaders, community activists, policy makers and analysts and research scholars.To ensure maximum flexibility, courses in this 69-hour program are offered in varied formats, such as online, face-to-face and hybrid.