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Earn Your Ph.D. in Education
Present ground-breaking research to improve the world of education. Regent’s Doctor of Philosophy in Education is a terminal degree for those seeking a career in academia or research at the university level. Similar to the Ed.D., the Ph.D. track is more research intensive with extra courses offering a greater analytical approach to learning. You can gain understanding in how key theories inform planning, administration, policy and professional practice. You can also prepare to pass a comprehensive candidacy examination to show technical competence in your field of study. Choose a specialized concentration that aligns with your interests and career goals — all presented from a Christian worldview.
- Prepare to lead change through strategic and innovative approaches.
- Learn theoretical and inquiry-based methods to identify weaknesses and solve problems.
- Conduct original research and publish findings in refereed conferences, journals and books.
- Present and defend your dissertation before a dissertation committee.
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Gain the critical skills and discipline-specific training employers seek.Expand Your Opportunities
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Scholarships
Access a financial aid package customized for your situation, including scholarships to help pay for college.- 80% of Regent students receive financial aid
- Nearly $24 million in institutional scholarships and aid provided in 2023-24
- Our Financial Aid team assists you in planning how to pay for college, creating aid packages tailored to your needs
Online Classes
Nearly 75% of our military students complete their coursework entirely online. Our flexible online options enable you to earn your degree around your family, work, and life commitments.- Customizable degrees in today’s most in-demand fields
- Convenient 8- and 15-week course sessions
- Generous transfer policy—up to 90 credit hours!
Military Support
Regent is proud to support the military with discounts and awards, flexible class sessions, and one-on-one assistance to help you succeed in your degree program.- Active-duty tuition assistance and military benefits counseling
- VA educational benefits for service members and their spouses and dependents
- Academic advising and tutoring
- Free career coaching and employment services
- Dedicated Green Zone campus supporting military and veteran students
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Hear From Our Students
Kelly James ’11
Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision"Learn all that you can while you're a student at Regent. Take everything the professors say and learn from their wisdom and expertise because soon you will be the leader in your field."
Shaketta D. Thomas ’13 & ’17
Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction; Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership"
After a month of online learning at Regent, I thought, 'Man, this is the best thing!' Not only did I get to learn my discipline, I got to learn how my values and beliefs can be intertwined into my discipline.
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Rev. Dr. Colleen Derr ’13
Doctor of Education"
It literally was one phone call with a Regent faculty member that convinced me this was the place I needed to be.
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Jasmine Farnsworth
Doctor of Education, 2022"What I love about Regent is being treated not only as a student trying to pursue an education but as a person who is trying to make a difference in the world."