The Educational Policy and Planning (EPP) Program, ranked 9th by U.S. News & World Report, prepares the next generation of scholars, researchers, and analysts who will significantly and positively change public education. Our programs prepare students to be anti-racist education policy scholars and analysts, with a critical focus on issues of equity.

PROGRAM CO-COORDINATORS

Dr. Joshua Childs | Learn more about Dr. Childs 

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Dr. Sofia Malik | Learn more about Dr. Malik

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REQUIRED CLASSES/PROGRAM OF WORK   

WHEN SHOULD YOU TAKE WHAT CLASS?   

  • EPP PhD Program of Work (2020-2021)                                              

  • EPP PhD Program of Work (2021-2022)                                        

  • EPP PhD Program of Work (2022-2023)*     

  • PhD Program of Work (2023-24)                                  

  • PhD Program of Work (2025-2026)



  • *Updated Programs of Work for students entering the EPP PhD program prior to Fall 2023. Fall 2022 entering students: you may choose to use your original Program of Work or you can opt to choose the most recent 2023-24 Program of Work as your program plan. Consult with your advisor before making this switch.