Where is Chapman University located?
Chapman University is located in the City of Orange, California, near historic Old Towne Orange. Our beautiful campus is centrally located in Orange County, a short distance from the 5, 55, 22, and 91 freeways.
When are Ph.D. classes held?
Classes are held in the late afternoon and evenings, Monday through Thursday. The schedules are as follows:
- 4:00 p.m. to 6:50 p.m.
- 7:00 p.m. to 9:50 p.m.
Is there financial support available?
Yes, all priority deadline Ph.D. applicants will be considered for multiyear tuition fellowships and graduate assistantships.
Are graduate assistantships available?
Applicants who would like to be considered for teaching assistantships should include details about previous teaching assignments as part of their program application. All applicants are considered for graduate research assistantship positions.
What is the cost of the program?
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All priority deadline applicants will be considered for multiyear tuition fellowships and graduate assistantships.
The Attallah College of Educational Studies invites aspiring scholars interested in pursuing a PhD with a focus on racial equity in education to apply for a Chapman Equity Scholars Fellowship. This fully funded support opportunity seeks to cultivate knowledge, theories, and practices to address inequities where they exist in K-12 and higher education settings, and to influence and inform educational policies around equitable access to learning.
How long does the program take to complete?
Program course completion takes three and a half years to four years if enrolled full-time or four to five years if enrolled part-time. The time to complete doctoral dissertations varies by candidate. See the Doctoral Handbook for details about the dissertation phases.
When is the application deadline?
Chapman admits one cohort per year (fall) to the Ph.D. in Education program. See the graduate admission webpage for all Attallah College application deadlines.
Where can I mail my supporting documents?
Chapman University
Office of Graduate Admission
One University Dr.
Orange, CA 92866
How do I submit my letters of recommendation?
Your letters of recommendation will be submitted electronically through the online application. On the left-hand side of the online application, you will be asked to input the name and email address of your recommenders. They will receive an email with information on submitting your letter of recommendation electronically. We do not accept written letters of recommendation directly from the student.
How do I receive more information?
The Attallah College of Educational Studies offers graduate information sessions approximately every month. These sessions are great opportunities to obtain further information about the program and meet with the program coordinator.
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