ACCRA INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY
PhD (Education)

Program Synopsis


The PhD in Education is a research-oriented degree designed for educators from schools, teacher training colleges, universities, businesses, industry, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, the military and other educational settings who need a strong research base in their careers.

The intent of the programme is interdisciplinary and designed to meet the needs of educators in various positions. Students are presented with knowledge and skills in solving problems and making decisions about research that will advance their development in the profession.

Opportunity is provided for students to focus on an area of study according to his or her interest, previous background and experience.

This program comprised three parts:

Part I - Compulsory Core Courses

Part II - Research
Upon completion of the required courses, candidates will be required to attend two seminars


Part III - Thesis Examination

Part III - Thesis Examination

Candidates are required to conduct research and complete a thesis under the guidance of a supervisor assigned by AIT. Candidate will be required to make a presentation of preliminary findings at a Seminar.
The completed thesis will be sent to an External Examiner and Internal Examiner to be assessed and followed by a Viva Voce.



Program Structure

Course Title Course Code Prerequisite Credit Hour
Educational Research Methodology Compulsory 3
Advanced Educational Research Methodology Compulsory 3
Theories of Organization and Leadership Elective 3
Foundations, Principles and Theory of Curriculum Elective 3
Psychology of Learning and Instruction Elective 3
Trend and Issues in Educational Technology Elective 3
Comparative Education Elective 3
Measurement and Evaluation in Education Elective 3
Practice and Ethics in Counseling Elective 3
Research in Education Seminar Seminar 3
Research Proposal Seminar Seminar 3
Research Report Seminar Seminar 3