Texas State University
Doctor of Philosophy in Adult, Professional, and Community Education
The Doctor of Philosophy in Adult, Professional, and Community Education in Education is offered by Texas State University.
Program Length: 2 YEARS.
Doctor of Philosophy in Adult, Professional, and Community Education offered by Texas State University
The degree completion rate for the adult, professional and community education (APCE) program is 60% higher than the national average. The adult education faculty is internationally recognized for scholarship and leadership. The program cultivates a supportive and diverse learning community, with faculty working together on community engagement projects, research, and presentations and publishing in local, national, and international venues.Students develop skills in research and practice that help adults in organizations and communities improve their lives and work.
Course WorkStudents are accepted into the APCE Ph.D. program once a year, entering as a cohort in the fall. Classes are offered in the evenings to better serve working professionals.The 63-hour curriculum includes 24 hours of major emphasis courses, 18 hours of research courses, nine hours of electives, and a minimum of 12 hours of dissertation. Dissertation topics reflect the wide range of student practice settings and interests as well as the expertise of faculty.