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Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies in Diverse Populations

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Doctoral DegreeAcademicCIP: 13.0901

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The purpose of the PhD in Educational Studies in Diverse Populations (ESDP) is to prepare professionals who can conduct research and lead innovation that enhances educational and life outcomes for diverse populations. These populations include those who represent cultural or linguistic minorities, those with exceptionalities (gifted and disabled), those from economically challenged backgrounds, those impacted by gender biases, and those with other relevant learning or behavioral differences.

Credits

63 credits

Format

In-Person

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionInstructingActive ListeningLearning StrategiesActive LearningWritingMonitoring

Knowledge

English LanguageEducation and TrainingPsychologySociology and AnthropologyAdministration and Management

Abilities

Oral ExpressionSpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningNear VisionSpeech RecognitionProblem Sensitivity

Tasks

  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, b
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Deliver presentations at professional conferences.

Technology

Computer based training softwareData base user interface and query softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareAnalytical or scientific software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computers

Work Values

RelationshipsIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Education Teachers, Postsecondary25-1081.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Degree)

  • Departmental or program-level curriculum frameworks — design, implement, and evaluate to ensure coherence, rigor, and alignment with accreditation standards across an entire academic unit.
  • Faculty hiring, mentoring, and annual review processes — lead to build a high-performing instructional and research team within a college of education or related academic department.
  • Institutional research agendas and multi-investigator grant portfolios — set strategic direction for, forging partnerships with funding agencies, industry stakeholders, and peer institutions.
  • Scholarly identity and publishing culture of a program — shape by modeling sustained, high-impact publication and guiding junior colleagues through the research dissemination process.
  • Systems-level evaluation of educational outcomes — conduct across programs and institutional contexts, using findings to drive evidence-based policy recommendations to academic leadership.
  • Professional associations, editorial boards, and accreditation review panels — lead or serve on to represent the institution and advance the discipline at a national or international level.
  • Complex, organization-wide challenges such as enrollment decline, equity gaps, or curriculum obsolescence — address through cross-functional problem solving and strategic resource allocation.
  • Doctoral student cohorts and postdoctoral researchers — mentor through career development, sponsoring their entry into scholarly networks and the academic job market.
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the academic unit — champion and institutionalize through policy development, pedagogy reform, and faculty professional learning.
  • Innovation in postsecondary teaching methodology — pioneer through action research, publication of pedagogical models, and dissemination to reshape instructional practice across the field.

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