Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
EdD in Educational Leadership in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,252
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program caters to diverse professionals from K-12 backgrounds seeking career advancement. Educators often prefer a structured, reliable curriculum that enables consistent progress while balancing their demanding teaching or administrative roles. This executive-style cohort program delivers weekend and summer courses tailored for working professionals' availability. It upholds Temple University's dedication to social justice, equity, and ethical standards, with all coursework and dissertation components intentionally addressing these critical leadership dimensions. Designed as a three-year, fixed-sequence program, it cultivates core leadership competencies through: Comprehensive knowledge of higher education's historical, social, legal, and political frameworks; Expertise in postsecondary governance and financial systems; Cultural awareness for effective leadership across diverse environments; Analytical skills to identify and remedy educational inequities; Research proficiency for evidence-based policymaking; and Reflective practices that inform ethical decision-making in complex scenarios.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Master's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A master's degree is preferred but not required. At a minimum, applicants are required to have successfully completed at least 30 graduate credits in a related field to be admitted to the program. All applicants will be expected to transfer in up to 30 credits as advanced standing, with approval.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A bachelor's degree is required. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is expected.
International applicants should also submit an official document that validates completion and conferral of a degree, diploma, and/or certificate. While not required, international applicants are encouraged to submit transcript(s) to the World Education Services (WES) for evaluation.
Statement of Goals: Using autobiographical style, explain your interest in pursuing a doctoral degree in education. The statement should address the following questions:
How have your personal, academic, and professional experiences shaped your research interests, and how might a doctoral program in Education help you explore those interests?
What academic/professional goals would the program help you to achieve following graduation?
How does the doctoral program at Temple fit your individual interests, needs, and future goals and which faculty member's research best matches your own interests?
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL Paper Total Score - 550
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Resume: Current resume required.
Writing Sample: The academic writing sample should be a paper written for a class within the last five years. If a recent paper is not available, the applicant should compose an op-ed piece on an educational issue of her/his choosing.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A bachelor's degree is required. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is expected.
International applicants should also submit an official document that validates completion and conferral of a degree, diploma, and/or certificate. While not required, international applicants are encouraged to submit transcript(s) to the World Education Services (WES) for evaluation.
Statement of Goals: Using autobiographical style, explain your interest in pursuing a doctoral degree in education. The statement should address the following questions:
How have your personal, academic, and professional experiences shaped your research interests, and how might a doctoral program in Education help you explore those interests?
What academic/professional goals would the program help you to achieve following graduation?
How does the doctoral program at Temple fit your individual interests, needs, and future goals and which faculty member's research best matches your own interests?
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL Paper Total Score - 550
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Resume: Current resume required.
Writing Sample: The academic writing sample should be a paper written for a class within the last five years. If a recent paper is not available, the applicant should compose an op-ed piece on an educational issue of her/his choosing.
Tuition
USD
21,252