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Doctor of Philosophy in Education and Human Development, Research and Evaluation Methods

Program Overview

We need researchers who understand societal problems firsthand AND have the tools to tackle them. Join CU Denver’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education and Human Development concentration in Research and Evaluation Methods to become exceptionally data savvy and immediately apply your learning to your field. Students gain expertise in methods and advanced analysis techniques while participating in research, evaluation, and teaching experiences.

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The field of education needs experts in data use and research approaches to address critical problems in society. The PhD in Education and Human Development concentration in Research and Evaluation Methods prepares you to become exceptionally data savvy while collaborating with top faculty in the field.

The goal of this concentration is to prepare you to:

  • Design and carry out meaningful, engaged research in education, human development, and social science fields.
  • Become collaborative, mindful, culturally responsive researchers and evaluators. We take a strong social justice stance to our field. 
  • Learn advanced quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research techniques.

Why Research and Evaluation Methods at CU Denver?

Teaching and Research Experiences

You will participate in teaching and research experiences early and throughout the program.

Build Your Dossier

Leverage opportunities to present and publish with your faculty to build a strong resume alongside your coursework.

Conduct Research and Evaluation Studies

As part of the course requirements, you will learn how to design and conduct multiple research and evaluation studies including a dissertation study.

Networking & Collaboration

Gain access to faculty networks while building your own connections through multiple collaboration opportunities across the university and your field of interest.

Program Description

The field of education needs experts in data use and research approaches to address critical problems in society. The PhD in Education and Human Development concentration in Research and Evaluation Methods prepares you to become exceptionally data savvy while collaborating with top faculty in the field.

The goal of this concentration is to prepare you to:

  • Design and carry out meaningful, engaged research in education, human development, and social science fields.
  • Become collaborative, mindful, culturally responsive researchers and evaluators. We take a strong social justice stance to our field. 
  • Learn advanced quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research techniques.

Why Research and Evaluation Methods at CU Denver?

Teaching and Research Experiences

You will participate in teaching and research experiences early and throughout the program.

Build Your Dossier

Leverage opportunities to present and publish with your faculty to build a strong resume alongside your coursework.

Conduct Research and Evaluation Studies

As part of the course requirements, you will learn how to design and conduct multiple research and evaluation studies including a dissertation study.

Networking & Collaboration

Gain access to faculty networks while building your own connections through multiple collaboration opportunities across the university and your field of interest.

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