Overview
The Workforce Education program at University of Georgia promotes career and technical education and workforce preparation throughout the lifespan by advancing the knowledge base of career and technical education and workforce preparation, preparing professionals for the public and private sectors, and providing quality instruction, research, leadership, service, and policy development.
Features
- The mission of the program of Workforce Education is to prepare and develop professional educators in the public and private sector and to advance the knowledge base of career and technical education, workforce preparation, and professional development through teaching, research, and service.
Programme Structure
You may choose from among the following areas of emphasis:
- Business education
- Family and consumer science education
- Healthcare education
- Marketing education
- Technology education
- Trade and industrial education
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- The Graduate School handles admission for all graduate programs at the University of Georgia. For this program, you will first apply to the UGA Graduate School, then you will apply for admission to the PhD in Workforce Education.
- The Graduate School website contains details about the application process, orientation, and many other useful links to guide you through the process of attending UGA at the graduate level.
Tuition Fees
Living costs
Athens, United States
1,016-1,651 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Workforce Education.
Scholarships Information
Available scholarships include, among others: Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) (Grant 72000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026), Fulbright U.S. Student Program (Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026), Other Scholarships For Graduate Students (Various benefits), Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies (Grant 300000 HKD, Deadline 30 Sep 2026), Fulbright-Masaryk Award (Various benefits, Deadline 01 Nov 2026), Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam (Grant 40000 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027), Next 100 (Kitas 100) (Grant 25600 USD), Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students (Grant 20000 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027), Veterans' Fund Indigenous Scholarships (Grant 40000 AUD, Deadline 30 Sep 2026), The Fulbright Program (Various benefits), Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships (Grant 30000 USD), Marshall Scholarships (Grant 38000 GBP, Deadline 16 Sep 2026), International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs (Grant 30000 USD), Hope for Humanity Scholarship (Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 10 Feb 2027), The Marietta Blau Grant (Grant 1580 EUR), The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship (Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 08 Feb 2027), Hope For Addiction Scholarship (Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 28 Feb 2027), The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship (Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026), Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship (Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Jan 2027), Saving Smiles Scholarship (Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 02 Dec 2026), Tatra Banka Scholarship (Grant 5000 EUR, Deadline 30 Jun 2027), Uplifting Communities Scholarship (Grant 1500 USD, Deadline 28 Sep 2026), Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship (Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 07 Dec 2026), International Peace Scholarship Fund (Grant 12500 USD, Deadline 15 Dec 2026), and many other scholarship opportunities.
Duration
- Full-time: 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027 — Apply before Oct 2026
- Starting August 2027 — Apply before Mar 2027
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Athens, United States
Disciplines
- Education
- Educational Research
