{"id":756,"date":"2021-10-12T13:08:58","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T18:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/?page_id=756"},"modified":"2025-12-09T20:26:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T20:26:51","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/prospective-students\/on-campus-ph-d\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Ph.D.\u00a0Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/files\/2025\/07\/25AIFair_Web-019.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_center&#8221; background_vertical_offset=&#8221;46%&#8221; min_height=&#8221;500px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;38px||38px||true|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code admin_label=&#8221;Code&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<script type=\"application\/ld+json\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"mainEntity\": [<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"What does this degree prepare me to do?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is a research degree and is granted on evidence of general proficiency, distinctive attainment in Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in Teachers, Schools, and Society, and particularly on ability for independent investigation as demonstrated in a dissertation presenting original research with a high degree of literary skill.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->The Ph.D. is designed to prepare educational researchers for faculty positions in higher education. These positions are often in elementary, middle, or secondary teacher education programs in major universities, and research interests of graduates frequently focus on issues that impact teachers (both preservice and inservice), schools, and education systems, as well as complex societal forces that shape those systems. The Ph.D. program focuses on knowledge of theory, research, and practice; students are engaged in ongoing research apprenticeships with the faculty and other students. This is a full-time, face-to-face program based on the University of Florida campus. Part-time students may be considered but to be marketable for a faculty position, you must be able to make time to teach and do research with faculty members.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"How do I apply?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Prospective University of Florida educational leadership graduate students must submit a completed application through the UF application portal. Follow the graduate instructions provided by the admissions site, and be aware of our program-specific application instructions. Once we have reviewed the applications, the department will contact prospective students and a telephone interview may be requested to finalize the application process.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"How much will it cost?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Participants will be responsible for tuition, books (price varies), travel, housing, and application fees (including GRE testing).  Students can anticipate taking a minimum of 60 credit hours for program completion. The minimum requirements for a doctoral degree are 90 credits past the baccalaureate degree.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->As with all universities and colleges, tuition rates are rising.  We cannot anticipate future UF tuition costs but our state legislature seems to value keeping our state universities affordable. To gain the most accurate estimates on tuition costs, we recommend you explore the University of Florida Financial Affairs webpage at http:\/\/www.sfa.ufl.edu\/basics\/cost-of-attendance\/\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Are there opportunities for funding?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"We make every attempt to support students through graduate assistantships, fellowships, and\/or scholarships.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Graduate Assistantships are available in teaching, supervision, and\/or research. The number of assistantships available varies each year and new admits must be qualified for the open position responsibilities (primarily teaching and supervising in our teacher preparation programs) to be considered for this support. Half-time graduate assistantships typically cover 9 credits of tuition per semester plus a stipend, and GAs are eligible for UF health insurance.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->In addition, the most competitive applicants will be encouraged to apply for the UF Graduate School Fellowship Program which carries four years of full funding in the form of a tuition waiver and a nationally competitive stipend.  The purpose of the fellowships is to prepare the next generation of researchers in the area of Teachers, Schools, and Society. Graduate Fellows typically receive research assignments with some teaching throughout their doctoral programs. The University expects fellowship recipients to demonstrate high standards of academic achievement and participation in university life. The fellowships are very competitive and the number of fellowships awarded varies from year to year.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->To be considered for the fellowship and assistantships, you should complete the assistantship application form found in the admission packet.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->The College of Education offers scholarships to qualified students. Please consult the scholarships website for additional information.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->We encourage all students to consult the UF Financial Aid Office to see what funding opportunities\/sources are available. That information can be found at: http:\/\/www.sfa.ufl.edu\/\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"When should I apply?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"We have moved to a cohort model and only admit once per year for a fall semester start. The deadline to apply is December 15 (to be competitive for Fellowships) and March 15 (for all other applicants) in order to give us time to review applications for a fall start.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Because we want to maintain a small teacher-student ratio and maintain strong advising relationships, we limit our admissions each fall and give first priority to those who apply by the deadlines. However, if space allows, we will consider students who apply past the deadline. We might also consider admitting students for spring term, but funding is not likely to be available since those decisions are made early.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Can I teach\/work while earning this degree?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"This is primarily a full-time doctoral program where most students work as graduate teaching or research assistants during their doctoral programs. These experiences are important in order to be hired as a faculty member upon graduation. However, we do consider part-time students with the understanding that they also should make time to teach and do research during the program.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"How long will it take?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Although the time to degree completion varies from individual to individual, the average time it takes doctoral students to finish their Ph.D. is 4 full calendar years. This is an intense program where you are working closely with researchers throughout your doctoral program. To be prepared for the highly competitive university job market, it requires you to have significant research experiences, publications, conference presentations, and college teaching experiences. The TSS Ph.D. specialization will enable you to be prepared for the university job market.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  ]<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; positioning=&#8221;none&#8221; position_origin_a=&#8221;bottom_center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||29px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;941bca35-9ee2-46da-b883-ccfcfb66c000&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; link_font=&#8221;|800||on|||||&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#CC4927&#8243; link_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; link_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/\">Teacher, Schools and Society<\/a><\/span><\/span>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;941bca35-9ee2-46da-b883-ccfcfb66c000&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; link_font=&#8221;|800||on|||||&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#CC4927&#8243; link_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; link_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;48px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-2px|||&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;50px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>On-Campus Ph.D.<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;941bca35-9ee2-46da-b883-ccfcfb66c000&#8243; text_font=&#8221;|600||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#CC4927&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; link_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; link_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; min_height=&#8221;31.8px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;10px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"degree-submenu-link\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/prospective-students\/on-campus-ph-d\">Program Home<\/a><a class=\"degree-submenu-link\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/coe-online\/tuition-and-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tuition and Fees<\/a><a class=\"degree-submenu-link\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/prospective-students\/on-campus-ph-d\/faq\">FAQ<\/a><a class=\"degree-submenu-link\" href=\"mailto:sterzian@coe.ufl.edu\">Email Coordinator<\/a><a class=\"degree-submenu-link\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/prospective-students\/on-campus-ph-d\/application\/\">Application Instructions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||7px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;747c9d78-fdd7-4625-9a80-bae58f70ca10&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#1F7E98&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||30px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We&#8217;ve put together answers to the most common questions from applicants interested in Teachers, Schools and Society programs in Florida. This FAQ specifically pertains to the on-campus Ph.D. doctoral program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Do you still have questions? Please be sure to\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">contact us<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What does this degree prepare me to do?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;550728f0-842a-42f6-8e23-59f306528114&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is a research degree and is granted on evidence of general proficiency, distinctive attainment in Curriculum &amp; Instruction with an emphasis in Teachers, Schools, and Society, and particularly on ability for independent investigation as demonstrated in a dissertation presenting original research with a high degree of literary skill.<\/p>\n<p>The Ph.D. is designed to prepare educational researchers for faculty positions in higher education. These positions are often in elementary, middle, or secondary teacher education programs in major universities, and research interests of graduates frequently focus on issues that impact teachers (both preservice and inservice), schools, and education systems, as well as complex societal forces that shape those systems. The Ph.D. program focuses on knowledge of theory, research, and practice; students are engaged in ongoing research apprenticeships with the faculty and other students. This is a full-time, face-to-face program based on the University of Florida campus. Part-time students may be considered but to be marketable for a faculty position, you must be able to make time to teach and do research with faculty members.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How much will it cost?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;550728f0-842a-42f6-8e23-59f306528114&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]Participants will be responsible for tuition, books (price varies), travel, housing, and application fees (including GRE testing).\u00a0 Students can anticipate taking a minimum of 60 credit hours for program completion. The minimum requirements for a doctoral degree are 90 credits past the baccalaureate degree.<\/p>\n<p>As with all universities and colleges, tuition rates are rising.\u00a0 We cannot anticipate future UF tuition costs but our state legislature seems to value keeping our state universities affordable. To gain the most accurate estimates on tuition costs, we recommend you explore the University of Florida Financial Affairs webpage at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sfa.ufl.edu\/basics\/cost-of-attendance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>http:\/\/www.sfa.ufl.edu\/basics\/cost-of-attendance\/<\/u><\/a>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Are there opportunities for funding?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;550728f0-842a-42f6-8e23-59f306528114&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]We make every attempt to support students through graduate assistantships, fellowships, and\/or scholarships.<\/p>\n<p>Graduate Assistantships are available in teaching, supervision, and\/or research. The number of assistantships available varies each year and new admits must be qualified for the open position responsibilities (primarily teaching and supervising in our teacher preparation programs) to be considered for this support. Half-time graduate assistantships typically cover 9 credits of tuition per semester plus a stipend, and GAs are eligible for UF health insurance.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the most competitive applicants will be encouraged to apply for the <a title=\"fellowship link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.graduateschool.ufl.edu\/prospective-students\/funding\/fellowships\/graduate-school-fellowship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>UF Graduate School Fellowship Program<\/u><\/a> which carries four years of full funding in the form of a tuition waiver and a nationally competitive stipend.\u00a0 The purpose of the fellowships is to prepare the next generation of researchers in the area of Teachers, Schools, and Society. Graduate Fellows typically receive research assignments with some teaching throughout their doctoral programs. The University expects fellowship recipients to demonstrate high standards of academic achievement and participation in university life. The fellowships are very competitive and the number of fellowships awarded varies from year to year.<\/p>\n<p>To be considered for the fellowship and assistantships, you should complete the assistantship application form found in the admission packet.<\/p>\n<p>The College of Education offers <a title=\"scholarship link\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/student-services\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>scholarships<\/u><\/a> to qualified students. Please consult the scholarships website for additional information.<\/p>\n<p>We encourage all students to consult the UF Financial Aid Office to see what funding opportunities\/sources are available. That information can be found at: <a title=\"financial aid link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sfa.ufl.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>http:\/\/www.sfa.ufl.edu\/<\/u><\/a>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;When should I apply?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;550728f0-842a-42f6-8e23-59f306528114&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>We have moved to a cohort model and only admit once per year for a fall semester start. The deadline to apply is December 15 (to be competitive for Fellowships) and March 15 (for all other applicants) in order to give us time to review applications for a fall start.<\/p>\n<p>Because we want to maintain a small teacher-student ratio and maintain strong advising relationships, we limit our admissions each fall and give first priority to those who apply by the deadlines. However, if space allows, we will consider students who apply past the deadline. We might also consider admitting students for spring term, but funding is not likely to be available since those decisions are made early.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Can I teach\/work while earning this degree?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;550728f0-842a-42f6-8e23-59f306528114&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This is primarily a full-time doctoral program where most students work as graduate teaching or research assistants during their doctoral programs. These experiences are important in order to be hired as a faculty member upon graduation. However, we do consider part-time students with the understanding that they also should make time to teach and do research during the program.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How long will it take?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;550728f0-842a-42f6-8e23-59f306528114&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Although the time to degree completion varies from individual to individual, the average time it takes doctoral students to finish their Ph.D. is 4 full calendar years. This is an intense program where you are working closely with researchers throughout your doctoral program. To be prepared for the highly competitive university job market, it requires you to have significant research experiences, publications, conference presentations, and college teaching experiences. The TSS Ph.D. specialization will enable you to be prepared for the university job market.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_menu menu_id=&#8221;3&#8243; module_class=&#8221;pa-vertical-menu&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; menu_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; menu_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; menu_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#E8E8E8&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false&#8221; custom_css_before=&#8221;content:&#8217;Menu&#8217;;&#8221; custom_css_menu_link=&#8221;margin-left: 8px; &#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_menu][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"apply-button\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><a class=\"apply-now-button\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.ufl.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Today!<\/a>  <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;941bca35-9ee2-46da-b883-ccfcfb66c000&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Lato|900||on|||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_2_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Request Information<\/h2>\n<p><em>Sign up for updates about our program!<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f1547-o1\" lang=\"en-US\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"1547\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/curriculum-teaching\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/756#wpcf7-f1547-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<fieldset class=\"hidden-fields-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"1547\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_US\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f1547-o1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_recaptcha_response\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/fieldset>\n<div class=\"sidebar-contact-form\">\n\t<p><label aria-label=\"Name\" ><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" autocomplete=\"name\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Name\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"your-name\" \/><\/span> <\/label><br \/>\n<label aria-label=\"Email\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-email\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" autocomplete=\"email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Email\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"your-email\" \/><\/span> <\/label><br \/>\n<label aria-label=\"Program of Interest\" style=\"color: white; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left !important;\">Program of Interest<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"program-options\"><select class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-select wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"program-options\"><option value=\"\">&#8212;Please choose an option&#8212;<\/option><option value=\"On-Campus Ph.D. \/ M.A.E.\">On-Campus Ph.D. \/ M.A.E.<\/option><option value=\"Online Ed.D.\">Online Ed.D.<\/option><option value=\"Undecided\">Undecided<\/option><\/select><\/span> <\/label><br \/>\n<input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" \/>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wpcf7-response-output\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":0,"parent":1166,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>[av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display='']<br \/>[av_hr class='invisible' height='30' shadow='no-shadow' position='center' custom_border='av-border-thin' custom_width='50px' custom_border_color='' custom_margin_top='30px' custom_margin_bottom='30px' icon_select='yes' custom_icon_color='' icon='ue808' font='entypo-fontello']<\/p><p>[av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='']<\/p><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ph.D.\u00a0Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1><p>[\/av_textblock]<\/p><p>[av_hr class='invisible' height='20' shadow='no-shadow' position='center' custom_border='av-border-thin' custom_width='50px' custom_border_color='' custom_margin_top='30px' custom_margin_bottom='30px' icon_select='yes' custom_icon_color='' icon='ue808' font='entypo-fontello']<br \/>[\/av_one_full]<\/p><p>[av_three_fourth first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display='']<br \/>[av_toggle_container initial='0' mode='toggle' sort='']<br \/>[av_toggle title='What does this degree prepare me to do?' tags='']<br \/>The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is a research degree and is granted on evidence of general proficiency, distinctive attainment in Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in Teachers, Schools, and Society, and particularly on ability for independent investigation as demonstrated in a dissertation presenting original research with a high degree of literary skill.<\/p><p>The Ph.D. is designed to prepare educational researchers for faculty positions in higher education. These positions are often in elementary, middle, or secondary teacher education programs in major universities, and research interests of graduates frequently focus on issues that impact teachers (both preservice and inservice), schools, and education systems, as well as complex societal forces that shape those systems. The Ph.D. program focuses on knowledge of theory, research, and practice; students are engaged in ongoing research apprenticeships with the faculty and other students. This is a full-time, face-to-face program based on the University of Florida campus. Part-time students may be considered but to be marketable for a faculty position, you must be able to make time to teach and do research with faculty members.<br \/>[\/av_toggle]<br \/>[av_toggle title='How much will it cost?' tags='']<br \/>Participants will be responsible for tuition, books (price varies), travel, housing, and application fees (including GRE testing).\u00a0 Students can anticipate taking a minimum of 60 credit hours for program completion. The minimum requirements for a doctoral degree are 90 credits past the baccalaureate degree.<\/p><p>As with all universities and colleges, tuition rates are rising.\u00a0 We cannot anticipate future UF tuition costs but our state legislature seems to value keeping our state universities affordable. To gain the most accurate estimates on tuition costs, we recommend you explore the University of Florida Financial Affairs webpage at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sfa.ufl.edu\/basics\/cost-of-attendance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.sfa.ufl.edu\/basics\/cost-of-attendance\/<\/a><br \/>[\/av_toggle]<br \/>[av_toggle title='Are there opportunities for funding?' tags='']<br \/>We make every attempt to support students through graduate assistantships, fellowships, and\/or scholarships.<\/p><p>Graduate Assistantships are available in teaching, supervision, and\/or research. The number of assistantships available varies each year and new admits must be qualified for the open position responsibilities (primarily teaching and supervising in our teacher preparation programs) to be considered for this support. Half-time graduate assistantships typically cover 9 credits of tuition per semester plus a stipend, and GAs are eligible for UF health insurance.<\/p><p>In addition, the most competitive applicants will be encouraged to apply for the <a title=\"fellowship link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.graduateschool.ufl.edu\/prospective-students\/funding\/fellowships\/graduate-school-fellowship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UF Graduate School Fellowship Program<\/a> which carries four years of full funding in the form of a tuition waiver and a nationally competitive stipend.\u00a0 The purpose of the fellowships is to prepare the next generation of researchers in the area of Teachers, Schools, and Society. Graduate Fellows typically receive research assignments with some teaching throughout their doctoral programs. The University expects fellowship recipients to demonstrate high standards of academic achievement and participation in university life. The fellowships are very competitive and the number of fellowships awarded varies from year to year.<\/p><p>To be considered for the fellowship and assistantships, you should complete the assistantship application form found in the admission packet.<\/p><p>The College of Education offers <a title=\"scholarship link\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/student-services\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">scholarships<\/a> to qualified students. Please consult the scholarships website for additional information.<\/p><p>We encourage all students to consult the UF Financial Aid Office to see what funding opportunities\/sources are available. That information can be found at: <a title=\"financial aid link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sfa.ufl.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.sfa.ufl.edu\/<\/a><br \/>[\/av_toggle]<br \/>[av_toggle title='When should I apply?' tags='']<br \/>We have moved to a cohort model and only admit once per year for a fall semester start. The deadline to apply is December 15 (to be competitive for Fellowships) and March 15 (for all other applicants) in order to give us time to review applications for a fall start.<\/p><p>Because we want to maintain a small teacher-student ratio and maintain strong advising relationships, we limit our admissions each fall and give first priority to those who apply by the deadlines. However, if space allows, we will consider students who apply past the deadline. We might also consider admitting students for spring term, but funding is not likely to be available since those decisions are made early.<br \/>[\/av_toggle]<br \/>[av_toggle title='Can I teach\/work while earning this degree?' tags='']<br \/>This is primarily a full-time doctoral program where most students work as graduate teaching or research assistants during their doctoral programs. These experiences are important in order to be hired as a faculty member upon graduation. However, we do consider part-time students with the understanding that they also should make time to teach and do research during the program.<br \/>[\/av_toggle]<br \/>[av_toggle title='How long will it take?' tags='']<br \/>Although the time to degree completion varies from individual to individual, the average time it takes doctoral students to finish their Ph.D. is 4 full calendar years. This is an intense program where you are working closely with researchers throughout your doctoral program.\u00a0 To be prepared for the highly competitive university job market, it requires you to have significant research experiences, publications, conference presentations, and college teaching experiences.\u00a0 The TSS Ph.D. specialization will enable you to be prepared for the university job market.<br \/>[\/av_toggle]<br \/>[av_toggle title='Will work from my master\u2019s degree count toward my doctoral program?' tags='']<br \/>Your doctoral advisor will go over your record to determine if any of your master\u2019s degree work can count toward your doctoral program.\u00a0 All coursework must directly relate to and contribute to your degree in Curriculum & Instruction with a specialization in TSS.\u00a0 Work that does not relate to this area will not be counted.\u00a0 Upon completion of this review of your transcript, your doctoral advisor will make a request to the UF Graduate School requesting the official transfer of up to 30 credits into your doctoral program.\u00a0 The UF Graduate School makes the final decision regarding the transfer of graduate work and this does not occur until a student is fully admitted into a formal doctoral program.<br \/>[\/av_toggle]<br \/>[\/av_toggle_container]<br \/>[\/av_three_fourth]<\/p><p>[av_one_fourth min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display='']<\/p><p>[av_button label='Program of Study' link='manually,phd\/program-study\/' link_target='' size='x-large' position='center' icon_select='no' icon='ue800' font='entypo-fontello' color='theme-color' custom_bg='#444444' custom_font='#ffffff']<\/p><p>[av_button label='FAQs' link='manually,\/curriculum-teaching\/phd\/faq\/' link_target='' size='x-large' position='center' icon_select='no' icon='ue800' font='entypo-fontello' color='theme-color' custom_bg='#444444' custom_font='#ffffff']<\/p><p>[av_button label='Admission Requirements' link='manually,phd\/admission-requirements' link_target='' size='x-large' position='center' icon_select='no' icon='ue800' font='entypo-fontello' color='theme-color' custom_bg='#444444' custom_font='#ffffff']<\/p><p>[av_button label='Our Ph.D. Students' link='manually,phd\/students' link_target='' size='x-large' position='center' icon_select='no' icon='ue800' font='entypo-fontello' color='theme-color' custom_bg='#444444' custom_font='#ffffff']<\/p><p>[\/av_one_fourth]<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-756","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.0 (Yoast SEO v22.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Ph.D.\u00a0Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0 - Teachers, Schools, and Society<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/prospective-students\/on-campus-ph-d\/faq\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Ph.D.\u00a0Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/prospective-students\/on-campus-ph-d\/faq\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Teachers, Schools, and Society\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UF.COE\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-12-09T20:26:51+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@UF_COE\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/prospective-students\/on-campus-ph-d\/faq\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/prospective-students\/on-campus-ph-d\/faq\/\",\"name\":\"Ph.D.\u00a0Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0 - Teachers, Schools, and Society\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2021-10-12T18:08:58+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-12-09T20:26:51+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/prospective-students\/on-campus-ph-d\/faq\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/prospective-students\/on-campus-ph-d\/faq\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/prospective-students\/on-campus-ph-d\/faq\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Teacher, Schools and Society\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Prospective Students\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/prospective-students\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"On-Campus Ph.D.\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/prospective-students\/on-campus-ph-d\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"Ph.D.\u00a0Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/\",\"name\":\"Teachers, Schools, and Society\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Teachers, Schools, and Society\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/files\/2025\/07\/Horizontal_UF_COE_2020_Blue-Black.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/files\/2025\/07\/Horizontal_UF_COE_2020_Blue-Black.png\",\"width\":2098,\"height\":216,\"caption\":\"Teachers, Schools, and Society\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UF.COE\/\",\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UF_COE\"]}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Ph.D.\u00a0Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0 - Teachers, Schools, and Society","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/prospective-students\/on-campus-ph-d\/faq\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Ph.D.\u00a0Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0","og_url":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/prospective-students\/on-campus-ph-d\/faq\/","og_site_name":"Teachers, Schools, and Society","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UF.COE\/","article_modified_time":"2025-12-09T20:26:51+00:00","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_site":"@UF_COE","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/prospective-students\/on-campus-ph-d\/faq\/","url":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/prospective-students\/on-campus-ph-d\/faq\/","name":"Ph.D.\u00a0Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0 - Teachers, Schools, and Society","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/#website"},"datePublished":"2021-10-12T18:08:58+00:00","dateModified":"2025-12-09T20:26:51+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/prospective-students\/on-campus-ph-d\/faq\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/prospective-students\/on-campus-ph-d\/faq\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/prospective-students\/on-campus-ph-d\/faq\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Teacher, Schools and Society","item":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Prospective Students","item":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/prospective-students\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"On-Campus Ph.D.","item":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/prospective-students\/on-campus-ph-d\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Ph.D.\u00a0Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/#website","url":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/","name":"Teachers, Schools, and Society","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/#organization","name":"Teachers, Schools, and Society","url":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/files\/2025\/07\/Horizontal_UF_COE_2020_Blue-Black.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/files\/2025\/07\/Horizontal_UF_COE_2020_Blue-Black.png","width":2098,"height":216,"caption":"Teachers, Schools, and Society"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UF.COE\/","https:\/\/twitter.com\/UF_COE"]}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/756","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=756"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/756\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1952,"href":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/756\/revisions\/1952"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1166"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=756"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}