Educational Leadership and Policy Studies - DOCTORATE (PHD)

DEGREE OVERVIEW

The Ph.D. in educational leadership challenges the conventional wisdom that K-12 and postsecondary education are different worlds by bringing together scholars and students from all levels of education to work and study together with the goal of addressing systemic barriers that prevent so many individuals from achieving their fullest potential.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

• Students receive a broad foundation in K-16 leadership and policy.
• Candidates are part of a cohort throughout their required coursework, leading to the dissertation.
• Because most of the students in the program work full-time, they are required to take only six graduate credit hours per semester.
• Required courses are offered Monday and Thursday evenings.
• There are 10 required core courses offered in five consecutive semesters (Including the first summer).
• Students also take six elective courses prior to beginning their dissertation.
• Most students complete the program in four to five years.
• The B.A - Ph.D track provides a way for master’s students to start doctoral studies earlier.

LEARN MORE

• Admissions requirements
• Degree curriculum
• Degree information in the University Catalog
• Program accreditation

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The program is designed for candidates seeking careers in institutional assessment, policy analysis, K-12 leadership, higher education administration, student affairs, or the professoriate.

WHY CHOOSE US?

• Only program in the area with a K-16 focus
• Strong cohort support
• Students assigned supervising professor upon admission
• Students assigned a peer mentor upon admission

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