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Inspired Leaders & Practitioners
Fielding Graduate University’s IECD PhD program aims to create a positive impact on students and on the work they do in their communities. As such, our programs is designed for professionals who want to inspire others and take the lead in their fields. Inspired Leaders & Practitioners
INTELLECTUAL POWER IECD PhD students transform their personal and professional lives through intellectually rigorous academics; work with supportive, mentoring faculty; and participation in a learning environment that honors and integrates their life and professional experiences with their academic one. Energized by the freedom and encouragement to explore their interests, our students care deeply about the people with whom they work, their peers, their colleagues, and their communities. They are able to move beyond knowledge consumption to become knowledgeable and effective practitioners.
POSITIVE SOLUTIONS The IECD program focuses on developing thoughtful, effective, and compassionate practitioners who strive to make a difference in the world through their work with infants, children, and families.
LIFELONG LEARNERS Our students and graduates are lifelong learners who participate in solving the issues facing the populations with whom they work. Even after graduation, they are committed to continuing their learning and expanding their understanding of their practice in order to continue making informed, positive contributions.
We offer both in-person and online student and technology services that allow you to fully delve into your research and knowledge interests.
Every environment is designed with your success in mind.
STUDENT SERVICES
From our online library to our student advising, tuition, financial aid, registrar, and help-desk support areas, Fielding staff members strive to make our support services to students useful and timely. Accommodations for students with disabilities and study aids for all students are available.
ACADEMIC SESSIONS
A mainstay of our learning ideology from the founding of Fielding has been in-person sessions between students and faculty held throughout the US and globally. These are an important way we connect and re-connect within and across our disciplines. While they are not mandatory for PhD students, we strongly encourage all students to attend.
“ “ This is the only PhD program in the world in Infant and Early Childhood Development with an emphasis on mental health and developmental disabilities. —Wing Si Mok, IECD Alumn
