Clemson,
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United States
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Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Educational Leadership - P-12 in Clemson United States | Clemson University
Clemson University
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Clemson United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
22,030
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Ph.D. in Educational Leadership provides two specialization tracks: P-12 and Higher Education. Doctoral candidates work alongside distinguished faculty mentors skilled in research, instruction, and leadership, conducting in-depth investigations into current challenges facing educational leadership. Applicants selecting Clemson's Ph.D. program in Educational Leadership will collaborate with nationally prominent educators who hold leadership roles as association presidents, university executives, journal editors, school administrators, and higher education professionals.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Have a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Have a master's degree with minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Have a minimum of three years full-time relevant work experience in an educational setting (i.e., teacher, school leader, post-secondary administrator or staff, faculty member, educational policy center or association staff)
Submit an online Graduate School application which requires:
Unofficial transcripts (official transcript(s) will be required if you are accepted into the program)
A current resume
Three recommendation forms
Recommendation forms are emailed directly to recommenders via the online application process
Forms should be completed by current or prior supervisors and at least one professor from a prior degree program
A letter of intent
The letter will be evaluated for content and as a writing sample, must be two pages or less, and include:
Reasons for pursuing the Ph.D. degree in Educational Leadership, including research interests and career goals
Professional and/or personal experiences shaping your current research interests and career goals
How the program faculty can support you in completing this degree
Official TOEFL/IELTS scores for international students
Applicants to graduate programs at Clemson University must hold a four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or a master's degree from an institution whose scholastic rating is satisfactory to the University. If you are uncertain whether an institution that awarded your degree is a qualifying institution, contact your program's coordinator.
GRE- Requirement varies by department. Official scores must be received directly from Educational Testing Service. Clemson's institution code is 5111. GRE scores are valid for five years. If you're a current Clemson University student, be sure to choose Clemson as a designated score recipient as well as your attending institution.
GMAT- Requirement varies by department. GMAT scores are valid for five years.
MAT- Can be taken in lieu of GRE for some College of Education programs (check your program's website to confirm). Clemson's institution code is 1707. MAT scores are valid for five years.
TOEFL iBT (international students) - (80 or higher)
Duolingo English Test (international students) - (115 or higher)
IELTS (international students) - (6.5 or higher)
PTE Academic (international students) - (54 or higher)
Have a master's degree with minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Have a minimum of three years full-time relevant work experience in an educational setting (i.e., teacher, school leader, post-secondary administrator or staff, faculty member, educational policy center or association staff)
Submit an online Graduate School application which requires:
Unofficial transcripts (official transcript(s) will be required if you are accepted into the program)
A current resume
Three recommendation forms
Recommendation forms are emailed directly to recommenders via the online application process
Forms should be completed by current or prior supervisors and at least one professor from a prior degree program
A letter of intent
The letter will be evaluated for content and as a writing sample, must be two pages or less, and include:
Reasons for pursuing the Ph.D. degree in Educational Leadership, including research interests and career goals
Professional and/or personal experiences shaping your current research interests and career goals
How the program faculty can support you in completing this degree
Official TOEFL/IELTS scores for international students
Applicants to graduate programs at Clemson University must hold a four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or a master's degree from an institution whose scholastic rating is satisfactory to the University. If you are uncertain whether an institution that awarded your degree is a qualifying institution, contact your program's coordinator.
GRE- Requirement varies by department. Official scores must be received directly from Educational Testing Service. Clemson's institution code is 5111. GRE scores are valid for five years. If you're a current Clemson University student, be sure to choose Clemson as a designated score recipient as well as your attending institution.
GMAT- Requirement varies by department. GMAT scores are valid for five years.
MAT- Can be taken in lieu of GRE for some College of Education programs (check your program's website to confirm). Clemson's institution code is 1707. MAT scores are valid for five years.
TOEFL iBT (international students) - (80 or higher)
Duolingo English Test (international students) - (115 or higher)
IELTS (international students) - (6.5 or higher)
PTE Academic (international students) - (54 or higher)
Tuition
USD
22,030