The Degrees of EdD and PhD (Secondary Education) [Graduate]

Program Requirements

The EdD and PhD programs normally consist of coursework and the preparation and defense of a dissertation on an approved topic.

The minimum period of residency for the EdD program is 12 continuous months of full-time study at the University of Alberta. The PhD program requires two academic years of full-time attendance to meet the residence requirement; this involves four (four-month) terms of full-time study.

Length of Program

The time taken to complete the EdD or PhD program will vary with the individual candidate. A minimum of two years of full-time study and research is usually required. The maximum time allowed for completion of a doctoral program is six years.