EdD in Educational Leadership - Higher Education Leadership in Nashville United States | Tennessee State University

Tennessee State University | Nashville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 11,358
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months

The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership offers two specialization tracks: Pre K-12 and Higher Education Leadership. Those pursuing the PreK-12 track typically work in administrative roles at systemic levels, including school districts, education departments, policy organizations, nonprofits, corporations, and foundations. Alumni often become professors, superintendents, nonprofit directors, curriculum specialists, early childhood administrators, or executive leaders.

Students focusing on Higher Education generally work within academic institutions, policy development, university administration, or institutional analysis. Career paths include roles as academic directors, university executives, presidents, program coordinators, chancellors, and professional development specialists.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Admission to the program requires the applicant to have a master's or specialist degree from an accredited university, a graduate cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or better on a 4.0 scale on the last graduate degree, three (3) letters of recommendation, and acceptable score on an interview, an acceptable score on a writing sample, and three years of appropriate work experience.

The admissions committee will utilize a multitiered holistic applicant review process in making the admission decision. The criteria listed above will be evaluated to determine the applicant's overall potential for success in the program. All criteria are weighted equally, and no one criteria will keep a student out of the program. IELTS - 6.0, TOEFL - 71 (Internet-based Test), 525 (Paper Test), Duolingo test - 95

Tuition USD 11,358

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