Columbia,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis in Columbia United States | University of Missouri
University of Missouri
|
Columbia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,287
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis offers graduate programs tailored to students' specialized learning objectives in their chosen fields. Alumni secure positions across diverse sectors such as higher education institutions, K-12 schools, policy organizations, professional groups, government entities, and corporate environments.
ELPA's doctoral program mandates at least 60 credit hours post-master's degree, focusing on developing skilled researchers capable of contributing meaningful scholarship to their disciplines.
This PhD curriculum simultaneously supports students' personal professional aspirations by creating customized academic plans. While concentration areas vary in specific requirements, all three specializations share foundational coursework, specialized classes, elective options, research components, and a minimum 6-credit dissertation requirement.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Have earned a qualifying bachelors degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution.
Have earned at least a 3.0 Grade Point Average in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework required for applicants with less than a graduate certificate graduate degree or professional degree.
Minimum GPA: 3.0 A equals to 4.0
TOEFL Internet-based - 80 Overall - Reading - 17, Listening - 17, Speaking - 17, Writing - 17.
IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall - Reading - 6, Listening - 6, Speaking - 6, Writing - 6.
PTE - 59.
3 recommendations two of which are from faculty who have taughtadvised the applicant
Departmental application built into the Graduate School online application
Statement of purpose
Current resume
Samples of scholarly writing
Assistantship application if interested
Have earned at least a 3.0 Grade Point Average in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework required for applicants with less than a graduate certificate graduate degree or professional degree.
Minimum GPA: 3.0 A equals to 4.0
TOEFL Internet-based - 80 Overall - Reading - 17, Listening - 17, Speaking - 17, Writing - 17.
IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall - Reading - 6, Listening - 6, Speaking - 6, Writing - 6.
PTE - 59.
3 recommendations two of which are from faculty who have taughtadvised the applicant
Departmental application built into the Graduate School online application
Statement of purpose
Current resume
Samples of scholarly writing
Assistantship application if interested
Tuition
USD
24,287