Ph.D. students in the Computer Science Department are prepared to be technical problem solvers, are competent in the state of the art, and have mastered a particular aspect of Computer Science. They are trained to identify and clearly formulate problems, to develop and analyze algorithmic solutions, and to direct research.
The School of Applied Physiology offers a multidisciplinary and integrative PhD program focused on the study of human movement and mobility, with research concentrations in biomechanics, neuromechanics, motor control and behavior, muscle cellular and systems physiology, and exercise physiology. Applied physiology refers to the study of normal and abnormal regulation and integration of mechanisms across all levels of biological organization (molecules to cells to organs to organ systems). The course of graduate study focuses on original, independent research culminating in the doctoral dissertation.
The PhD program in political science is intended to develop scholars who demonstrate a high level of excellence in teaching and research as professional political scientists. It is distinguished by a wide variety of areas of specialization, including:-American politics-comparative politics-international relations-political theory
The academic mission is to prepare and support students through a community of diverse learners in their development as scholar-practitioners, who seek positions in postsecondary educational organizations or governmental agencies.
This program will prepare you for a research- and teaching-focused career in higher education.You will develop substantial competencies in the theory, practice, and research methodology essential to the advancement of finance knowledge, while incorporating your own background, experience, and objectives.
The graduate program in economics is dedicated to fulltime Ph.D. students. The doctoral program is designed to train economists for careers in teaching and research by providing strong backgrounds in economic theory, quantitative research methods, and applied fields. Requirements include course work, comprehensive examinations, a doctoral dissertation, and a oneyear residence requirement.
The Mathematics department at Boston College offers a selective and focused doctoral program for talented students specializing in three broad research areas: Geometry/Topology, Number Theory/Representation Theory, and Algebraic Geometry.
The Biology Ph.D. program at Boston College teaches students the research and communication skills needed for a successful career in the sciences. Our program provides a firm foundation in the principles of modern biology, and enhances critical thinking, experimental skills, and presentation abilities throughout coursework, lab rotations, seminars, and teaching experience.
Demonstrate indepth knowledge of one or more subareas of chemistry. Formulate a research hypothesis based on relevant literature and use appropriate research methods to reach conclusions. Describe their research findings clearly in publications and presentations for both professional and lay audiences. Be competitive for appropriate positions in industry and academia (e.g., research scientist and postdoctoral fellows). Teach courses effectively in the field at the college level.
Boston College s Ph.D. in English offers the opportunity to study with nationally recognized faculty in many periods, authors, and critical and theoretical streams. Candidates have the opportunity to select from a wide range of courses and proceed through a streamlined series of exams culminating in a dissertation field exam and the writing of the dissertation.
The Ph.D. degree in history is offered with concentrations in Medieval History, Early Modern European History, Modern European History, American History, and Latin American History. The department also offers coursework in Middle Eastern History and Asian History. During the first semester of fulltime study, doctoral students choose a faculty advisor, who oversees the student's progress in preparing for comprehensive exams and in developing a dissertation topic.
This program is designed to address the various interests of students who wish to augment graduate study of philosophy with greater exposure to theology or graduate study of theology with greater exposure to philosophy, consider teaching in private secondary schools, or simply feel in need of intellectual enrichment.
A comprehensive knowledge of the basic fields of physics, detailed knowledge of specific field(s) of physics, ability to do research in a specific area of physics, ability to communicate effectively about research and general topics in physics, ability to teach and to explain concepts in physics to students and to othersfreadiness to enter a career in physics research, teaching or related professions,
The department's course offerings are organized in four fields: Political Theory, American Politics, International Politics, and Comparative Politics. These fields are organized into subfields, as listed below. Students choose one field as their major area of concentration, along with two minor fields. A major consists of eight courses within a particular field, with preparation in at least three subfields (four if the major field is Political Theory). A first minor consists of four courses, and a second minor consists of two courses, in fields other than the major field.
The doctoral program is aimed at students who intend to become research psychologists, participating in the basic search for knowledge about human beings. The focus throughout the stay at Boston College is on original research. Students also attend professional conferences.
The Ph.D. program is organized around the theme Social Economy and Social Justice: Gender, Race, and Class in a Global Context, and prepares students for a variety of careers as university and college faculty and as researchers and decision makers in business, the public sector, and nonprofit organizations. The primary criteria for admission are academic performance and promise of outstanding independent work.
The Ph.D. in theology and education is intended to prepare future leaders and scholars in the integrative field of religious education. The program combines resources from the School of Theology and Ministry, the Lynch School of Education, and the Graduate School of the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences.
"Under the S.T.L., students refine their focus on a particular branch of theology and, then in the S.T.D., an even more specialized area of theology. After the extensive work required to obtain the two previous ecclesiastical degrees, S.T.D. students work even further to create an expertise in a specific area and to critically master the issues and methodologies of their area and discipline. The culmination of the S.T.D. is the doctoral thesis, which the student must defend at the end of his or her program. The thesis should be approximately 300 pages and ""make a real contribution to the progress of science"" and theological studies. In addition to the thesis and academic rigor, there is an important formation component to the degree. S.T.D. students spend at least two semesters as teaching assistants, learning the craft of teaching on the graduate level. Doctoral students also participate in the S.T.D. colloquium and other events intended to introduce them professionally and vocationally to the life of faculty and teaching within higher education."
The Department of Educational Leadership and Higher Education at the Lynch School of Education at Boston College offers a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Educational Leadership The M.Ed. degree program draws candidates from diverse backgrounds, including educators from district, private, Catholic, charter, and international educational settings. This diversity allows for an intellectually rich and rigorous environment in which future educational leaders are prepared. Students engage different perspectives and question the core assumptions at the root of their educational philosophies in order to generate new approaches to the practice of educational leadership.
The Professional School Administrator Program (PSAP) provides an opportunity for fulltime administrators to obtain their superintendent licensure and a Doctor of Education in educational leadership. The program was developed by Boston College more than three decades ago to provide an opportunity for fulltime school administrators to pursue doctoral study.
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