Joint PhD educational studies
FLEXIBLE STUDY
3 UNIVERSITIES | 3 FIELDS OF STUDY | July 2025 START
The Joint PhD in Educational studies program provides flexibility
Flexible study options
- 2 in-person classes and each class is only 1 month (July, annually) in duration.
- The remaining required courses are online/independent study.
Access to highly qualified expert faculty
- Courses are taught and doctoral committees are formed from the highly qualified faculty from the partner universities of Brock, Lakehead and Windsor.
Become an expert in one of the following Fields of Study
- Cognition and Learning
- Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
- Social/Cultural/Political Contexts of Education
Joint PhD in Educational Studies Program
Experts In Every Subject
The Joint PhD in Educational Studies is offered by Lakehead University, the University of Windsor and Brock University. In bringing together a high number of qualified faculty with a broad spectrum of expertise and research interests, the program provides enhanced opportunities for depth and breadth in supervisory expertise. As well, it provides opportunities in generating new knowledge and directions in research. With a focus on nurturing students as developing scholars and leaders we promote professional development through collaboration fostering links between schools and universities, and promote partnerships locally, nationally, and internationally.
Individualized plan of study
Inter-university teams of instructors and supervisory committees
Full-time and part-time study (part-time available at Brock only)
Face-to-face and web-based instruction
Collaboration across universities
Comprehensive portfolio
An innovative personalized approach to comprehensive examinations
Three Fields of Study
Cognition and Learning
Critically examines the cognitive, behavioural, social-emotional, and cultural processes of educators and students by drawing upon psychology, philosophy, sociology, sciences, and other disciplines.
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Explores the ethical, social, cultural, philosophical, and historical aspects of educational policy, leadership, and organizations.
Social/Cultural/Political Contexts of Education
Draws upon the humanities, sociology, cultural studies, anthropology, history, politics, and arts in relation to education.