Critical and Sociocultural Studies in Education

The Critical and Sociocultural Studies in Education (CSSE) doctoral program is designed to prepare scholars who will:

• Be active in the professional research associations in their field
• Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and academic presses
• Secure positions as faculty members at research universities or research centers, or work at state and federal agencies

The program provides a comprehensive approach to educational research that considers the consequences of contemporary schooling systems while developing alternatives to current practices that result in systemic change.

To provide intensive faculty support and mentorship for each student, CSSE accepts a small cohort of 7-10 students every other year, with admission in the fall of odd-numbered years.

Students in the program take a variety of courses related to contemporary issues in K-20 education as well as seminars focused on faculty research. The program is methodologically rigorous and requires foundational courses in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Beyond those courses, students then choose to take advanced coursework in either quantitative or qualitative methodologies. In addition, all students complete a supervised research apprenticeship in year two and devise a set of cognate courses in consultation with their advisor.

To be admitted to the University of Oregon for the purpose of seeking an advanced degree or certificate, you must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited four-year U.S. college or university OR hold an equivalent credential from a qualifying international institution.

Confirm that you are an international student applicant.

You are an international applicant if you:

If you do not meet those requirements, you may be a domestic applicant.

1. • Are a citizen or permanent resident of a country other than the United States and you intend to return
   • Are in the United States on an educational, worker, or visitor visa, or are residing in your home country
   • Have filed an application for United States citizenship or permanent residency, but have not yet been granted approval

2. Complete and submit the University of Oregon online application.

   This is the universal portion of the application for graduate studies—it is required of every applicant, regardless of their field or program of study. However, your access to the University of Oregon online application will be provided through the website of the program to which you are applying. If you need help locating or accessing the UO online application, please contact the department(s) that you are interested in applying to.

   Applicants may apply to multiple programs per term. If you choose to apply to multiple programs, you must create a new UO application account and submit a new application for each program.

3. Complete and submit all additional materials required by the department or program.

   Each department or program at the University of Oregon establishes its own set of additional requirements and procedures for admission to graduate studies. For most programs, the departmental portion of the application is included as part of the University of Oregon application. Check with the program for their list of required application materials, submission procedures, and deadlines.

4. Submit unofficial transcript(s) as part of your online application.

5. Submit documentation of English language proficiency.

   Students for whom English is not a native/primary language have three options for demonstrating English language proficiency.

6. If offered admission, submit official transcripts from all institutions where you earned a Bachelor's degree or higher.