Doctor of Philosophy Cultural Studies and Social Thought in Education

All graduates will be able to:

1.  Demonstrates the ability to locate, analyze, and synthesize research literature, and apply that synthesis to problems of practice.
2.  Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate scholarly work through written, oral, and/or alternate formats.
3.  Demonstrates the ability to skillfully inquire into areas of program-related interest.
4.  Demonstrates scholarly habits of curiosity, inquiry, skepticism, and data-based decision making.
5.  Demonstrates an understanding and valuing of diversity and social justice through his/her scholarly work.
6.  Conducts and disseminates original scholarship that demonstrates acquisition and application of new knowledge and theory.
7.  Demonstrates behavior that indicates he/she is becoming an emerging expert in his/her area of study.

Applicants must have a degree from an accredited 4-year institution and a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale. Complete the WSU Graduate School's online application, Official transcripts, a supplemental department application, Resume or Vitae, a writing sample, letter of intent, and three letters of recommendation as described on the supplemental department application. Students should have well-developed writing and critical thinking skills. Students should be interested in intellectual research and have a passion for ideas. Students should also maintain a practical orientation remaining grounded in doing good work for their communities.

University faculty in cultural studies, social foundations, or related fields; administrator or researcher in a school district or state/national educational organization or non-profit or non-governmental organization.

Assistant Professor, Eastern Washington University
Academic Counselor, Eastern Washington University
Assistant Professor, Northern Illinois University.
Assistant Professor, University of Portland
Assistant Professor, California State University at Stanislaus.
Assistant Professor, Gonzaga University
Climate Change Adaptation Coordinator for the Province of Alberta

Gather Your Documents

Check the admission requirements for information about academic standards and required documents.

Your application for admission must include:

• Official transcripts
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Copy of your passport identification page or national identity card

Get the admission application and other necessary forms.

Prepare Your Information

You will want to prepare some information before beginning your online application.

• Be ready to answer questions about your anticipated visa status
• Be ready to tell us how you meet the language proficiency requirement (through an English proficiency exam score or an exam waiver)

You may upload electronic copies of your documents when you submit your application online. If you upload transcripts they will be considered unofficial. It is best to send transcripts separately after you submit your application.

Complete the Application and Submit Documents

To complete the application and submit it for our review you will need to pay the $70 application fee by credit card or wire transfer. If you have questions about paying this fee please contact us.

If you do not wish to upload documents into the application, or do not have them ready to upload and submit, you may mail or email them to the International Undergraduate Admissions Office when you submit your application.

Office of International Programs
International Undergraduate Admissions
Kruegel Hall
PO Box 643251
Pullman, WA 99164-3251
USA
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