It is possible, but requires workplace flexibility so as to accommodate course scheduling. It is also challenging, though not impossible, for students who work full-time to develop the level of expertise in research design and methods that is required for the dissertation.
Doctoral students work on research projects with their primary mentor or other faculty. Some research assistantships may be paid through a faculty member's external funding or other means. Recipients of a graduate student assistantship devote 20 hours per week on their assigned project and must be enrolled full-time.
Graduates of the PhD Program in Teaching and Learning have gone on to faculty positions at colleges and universities, higher-level positions within school districts, and educational consultancies.
No.