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 Northwestern University has initiated an innovative interdisciplinary doctoral training program to develop a cadre of scholars trained to conduct relevant and reliable research on pressing policy and practice issues in education. This Multidisciplinary Program in Education Sciences (MPES) is intended for students who want to pursue a research agenda that focuses on practical questions in U.S. education from a rigorous interdisciplinary perspective.
The program seamlessly integrates training in statistics, evaluation, cognition and learning, and education policy. Program hallmarks are interdisciplinary teaching and mentoring of fellows by core and affiliated Northwestern faculty engaged in education-focused research. Successful graduates of the program receive a Certificate in Education Sciences in addition to a doctorate in their discipline.
- The program includes 24 doctoral fellows over five years.
- Six students were selected in the initial year (2004-2005).
- Six students will be involved in the program in years two through five.
- Student fellows enter the program at the beginning of their second year.
- Students are nominated by participating faculty and reviewed by the MPES Steering Committee.
Last Updated: 2006-10-16 11:00:42
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