PhD in Education Policy Analysis and Leadership in Riverside United States | University of California, Riverside

University of California, Riverside | Riverside United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 26,544
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months

Strong policies and capable leadership are crucial for developing fair and impactful solutions that serve all communities in education. Our Education Policy and Leadership doctoral program equips you with the analytical and research expertise needed to shape modern education policy through evidence-based approaches. Doctoral candidates benefit from a dynamic curriculum and opportunities to work alongside distinguished faculty on cutting-edge research and policy evaluation. This interdisciplinary academic journey situates education policy within the wider framework of public administration, social services, and initiatives promoting child and community wellbeing. As part of a select group of scholars, you'll develop advanced research capabilities valued by K-12 districts, higher education institutions, policy research centers, nonprofit evaluation groups, and government agencies at all levels.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

A bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited institution. The degree must represent the completion of a program equivalent in subject matter and scholarship to that offered by the University of California.

A minimum of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or B-equivalent (if GPA is not on a 4.0 scale). We recommend that you check with the graduate program as they may have a higher standard for their GPA requirements. If your GPA is below this, follow up with the graduate program you are interested. Applications are reviewed in their entirety and the program can look at your other components and advise you on potential admission.

All applications are initially reviewed by the graduate program before a recommendation is submitted to the Graduate Division for final approval.

We require transcripts with final grades or most recent grades (if degree is in progress) from all college-level institutions you have attended. We also require proof of any degree awarded to you. Confirmation of your degree can be a degree posting on a transcript or a copy of your degree certificate. If you have attended an institution located outside of the US.

IELTS - minimum acceptable overall score is 7 with no score less than 6 on any individual component. TOEFL - minimum acceptable scores are: 550 for the revised TOEFL paper-delivered test and 80 for the TOEFL iBT.

Tuition USD 26,544

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