The Core of Philosophic and Practical Underpinnings

Abstract

This chapter begins the detailed description of doctoral program components by focusing on the coursework for the philosophic and practical underpinnings of the field. Three specific doctoral programs are used to illustrate the content and format of these core courses. The programs represent three different universities and three different areas of specialization within the field of education. This examination of diverse programs highlights both the similarities in structure and the variety of content and delivery unique to each program.