EDPA Ph.D.: Comparative and International Development Education (CIDE)Track
Overview
The doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in educational policy administration with a program track in comparative and international development education (CIDE) is administered by the Graduate School and offered by the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development (OLPD).
CIDE uses an interdisciplinary approach to the study of education’s role in economic, political, and sociocultural development; international educational exchange; and the internationalization of education. The three specializations within CIDE are comparative and international development education; intercultural/international education; and global youth policy and leadership.
Who enrolls in this program?
Students enrolled in CIDE are the future leaders, university faculty members, policy analysts, and researchers
in the field of comparative and international development education.
Students enrolled in this program incorporate relevant knowledge from
the social sciences and the humanities into their studies, and they
apply theory and practice in their area of specialization.
The program is selective and is limited to 10-12 students each year.
All new students begin the program in the
fall semester.
What will my program look like?
The Ph.D. requires that students take at least 58 semester credits of course work.
With adviser approval, students can transfer up to
18 semester credits from their master's degree
toward these 58 Ph.D. credits. In addition, 24 semester thesis credits will be required for the dissertation
for a total if 82 credits. Typically, a course that meets
once a week throughout the semester is three credits. Students can complete the coursework on either a full-time or part-time basis.
How long will my Ph.D. program take?
Attending full time, students normally complete the required coursework in 2 to 2½ years,
during which time they also complete preliminary written and oral examinations. Most
students are able to complete their
dissertation in another 1 to 2 years. Upon completion of their dissertation, students then take a final oral
examination. Doctoral students must complete all their requirements and receive their degree within five
calendar years after passing their preliminary oral examination.
Contacts
For questions regarding the admissions process, admissions documents, or general information about the program contact:
Dr. Jeremy
Hernandez
Coordinator of graduate studies
Phone: 612-626-9377
Email: herna220@umn.edu
Specific questions regarding course content should be directed to the
program coordinator:
Dr. Frances Vavrus
Coordinator, comparative and international development education
program
Phone: 612-625-5663
Email:
vavru003@umn.edu
Revised April 2012