PhD in Educational Leadership K 12 in Kent United States | Kent State University

The Ph.D. in Educational Leadership K-12 develops both scholarly practitioners and research-oriented leaders for complex educational environments. Graduates pursue careers in public and private institutions spanning early childhood through 12th grade and higher education, as well as in various non-school organizations across public and private sectors.

Program Learning Objectives

Upon completing the program, graduates will demonstrate the ability to:

Work cooperatively to establish, communicate, execute, and maintain a unified school vision by utilizing data to define institutional objectives.
Maintain an educational atmosphere and teaching approach that promotes student achievement through teamwork, confidence-building, and customized learning experiences with ambitious academic standards.
Develop and assess a thorough, challenging, and logically structured academic curriculum and teaching framework.
Demonstrate principled conduct with honesty and equity to uphold an accountable school system for each student's educational and personal growth, exemplifying core values of self-reflection, openness, and moral responsibility in their professional roles.