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This is a Ph.D. and Ed.D. Education Doctoral Thesis Directory.

The Education Doctoral Thesis Directory shows theses completed in NZ, or through a NZ tertiary education institution, that are relevant to young children’s care, health, and education. 

An education masters thesis directory is also available if you would like to search for

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