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Doctor of Education Program
Ed.D in Pedagogy, Specialization in Philosophy for Children

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Overview

The Doctor of Education Specialization in Philosophy for Children is intended for educators who want to attain the highest degree in education, while retaining a focus on classroom practice. The degree program is characterized by a strong theoretical base and a comprehensive perspective on the nature of schools, education in a democracy, and effective teaching and learning. The program will aim to prepare students from the U.S. and abroad who already have the equivalent of a Masters Degree in philosophy or Philosophy for Children with the necessary courses and research to enable them to assume leadership positions in education in their country. Students working in this specialization will engage in intensive study of the various domains of pedagogy and critical analysis of the theory and practice of Philosophy for Children. Students will also explore related fields such as cognitive science, educational psychology, linguistics, critical sociology, and traditional and international domains of Philosophy as they bear on Philosophy for Children.

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Requirements for the Ed.D in Pedagogy, Specialization in Philosophy for Children :

Core Courses 12 Hours
Number Name Hours
EDCO 801 Democracy and Education 3
EDCO 802 Access to Knowledge 3
EDCO 803 Pedagogy: The Art and Science of Teaching and Learning 3
EDCO 804 Organizational Change, Policy and Leadership 3
 
Elective Core Courses 3 Hours
Number Name Hours
EDCO 711 Classroom Community of Inquiry 3
EDCO 712 Implications of Race & Ethnicity in Schools in the US 3
 
Research Courses 12 Hours
Number Name Hours
EDCO 820 Qualitative Methods for Educational Research 3
EDCO 821 Quantitative Methods for Educational Research 3
EDFD 825 Research Literature in Philosophy for Children 3
EDFD/EDCO 830 Dissertation Seminar 3
 
Dissertation Advisement (Minimum 12 semester hours required) 12 Hours
EDFD/EDCO 900 Dissertation Advisement 3
 
Dissertation Extension (If needed) 1 Hour
EDCO 901 Dissertation Extension 3
 
Specialization Courses 15 Hours
EDFD 811 Philosophy, Philosophy for Children and Education 3
EDFD 812 Contemporary Political and Social Philosophy 3
EDFD 813 Education for Global Citizenship 3
EDFD 814 Recent American Philosophy and Philosophy for Children 3
EDFD 815 Philosophy of Mind, Cognitive Science and P4C 3
 
Elective Specialization Courses 6 Hours
EDFD 740 Role of Logic in Philosophy for Children 3
EDFD 741 Philosophy of Religion and Philosophy for Children 3
EDFD 742 Hermeneutics of Childhood 3
EDFD 743 Philosophy of Language and Philosophy for Children 3
EDFD 744 Metaphysics of Childhood Experience 3
EDFD 745 Philosophy for Childhood and Ancient Greek Philosophy 3
EDFD 750 Selected Topics in Philosophy for Children 3
EDFD 755 Feminism and Philosophy for Children 3
EDFD 770 Doctoral Independent Study 3
EDFD 813 Education for Global Citizenship 3

For additional information, please visit the Center of Pedagogy website.

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