The cycle of studies leading to the doctoral degree in Child Studies has the duration of 3 years (full-time schedule), which corresponds to 180 ECTS. This cycle of studies is primarily aimed at the development of: systematic understanding capabilities in a scientific field of study; research competencies, skills and methods associated with a scientific field; the ability to conceive, design, adapt and perform significant research, respecting the requirements imposed by the academic standards for quality and integrity. This cycle of studies includes: one curricular component that combines course units common to the various doctoral specialities, each possessing specific course units, and with transversal course units; the development of an original and especially designed thesis for this purpose, appropriate to the knowledge branch and doctoral speciality.
Specialities:
- Visual Communication and Artistic Expression
- Developmental Psychology and Education
- Methodology and Supervision in Early Childhood Education
- Sociology of Childhood
- Elementary Mathematics
- Childhood Literature
- Child Health
- Special Education
- Musical Education
- Drama Education
- Physical Education, Leisure and Recreation
