PROGRAM PURPOSE 

The Ph.D. program is designed to cultivate informed, philosophical leaders and professors whose primary role in education is to develop human generations capable of facing complex challenges in the emerging knowledge society. These leading educators will be equipped with knowledge and skills required for effective leadership of educational institutions, planning, and policies. Program participants explore the current trends and issues influencing educational planning, policy-making, and leadership. The program also examines approaches to improving the quality of education through discussions on national and international quality assurance systems, comparative education studies, and educational planning. In addition, program participants study and carry out advanced research methodologies with the supervision of experienced scholarly researchers.

The 57 credit Ph.D. in Educational Planning, Policy, and Leadership program requires 24 coursework credits + 33 research credits.

Admission Requirements

Applicants seeking admission to the Ph.D. program in Educational Planning, policy, and Leadership must hold a master’s degree from an accredited institution.

A.1. Required documents to be submitted to Department of Academic Affairs (DAA)

• A PUC application form + three photos (4x6)
• Two certified copies of master’s degree
• A master’s degree transcript with cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4-point scale
• A certified copy of bachelor’s degree
• A copy of bachelor’s degree transcript
• A certificate or transcript showing computer skills
• An updated CV
• Two recommendation letters from professors (form provided by the Faculty of Education)
• A recommendation letter from an immediate work supervisor (form provided by the Faculty of Education)
• A research sample (e.g., master’s thesis, research report, course research paper)
• An initial research proposal (concept note) that clearly indicates a topic and focus, problem statement, research questions, significance of the study, research methods, and time frame (guidelines provided by the Faculty of Education)
• A personal statement (essay) explaining the reason(s) for pursuing this Ph.D. program (guidelines provided by the Faculty of Education)

A.2. PUC Graduate Admission Test (PUC-GAT)

Applicants must earn a passing score on the PUC-GAT test.  However, the PUC-GAT can be waived on one of the following conditions:

1. The applicant holds a master’s degree from PUC, or
2. The applicant holds an international English proficiency test report with the following score or higher:

- Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT)                         550
- Computer-Based TOEFL (CBT)                  210
- Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT)                       80
- TOEIC (TOEIC Bridge is NOT accepted.)  690
- IELTS                                                               6.0

A.3. Interview

Applicants are required to attend an interview at the Faculty of Education.

Tuitions and Fees