大学和社区教育剧院的哲学博士（PhD）是一项54至60分的课程，旨在为学生提供从事教育剧院学者和学者职业的准备。该计划为教育戏剧实践的三个领域的博士水平的专业研究提供了具体途径：教育戏剧，应用剧院和青年观众和戏剧制作剧院。
This research-based PhD is designed for individuals who intend to pursue positions as academics, researchers, scholars, curriculum developers, and educational consultants. You may choose to pursue doctoral study in four areas: Drama in Education, Applied Theatre, Theatre for Young Audiences and Play Production, or Drama Therapy.Our PhD provides comprehensive research and artistic training that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to have significant impact on scholarship in educational theatre. You will gain a foundation in education, cognate study, research electives, and course work in a specialized research methodology, as well as develop your expertise in one of four areas of specialization: Drama in Education (i.e., studies in dramatheatre curriculum, special education, integrated arts, assessment and evaluation) . Applied Theatre (i.e., studies in community-based theatre, theatre of the oppressed, the teaching artist, diversity and inclusion) . Theatre for Young Audiences and Play Production (i.e., studies in acting, directing, dramaturgy, playwriting, dramatic literature, arts-based research methodologies) . Drama Therapy (Note that this PhD is not a credentialing program leading to licensure. View the MA Program in Drama Therapy if that is your area of interest.)