Reno,
NV,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Education - Educational Leadership in Reno United States | University of Nevada, Reno
University of Nevada, Reno
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Reno United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,142
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
This specialization centers on developing advanced leadership skills tailored for K-12 or higher education environments. The Ph.D. program equips graduates for collegiate teaching positions, leadership roles, or careers in policy research and analysis. Specifically crafted for aspiring researchers, university faculty members, and senior education analysts, the curriculum follows the framework outlined in the course catalog, blending methodological training with theoretical and practical leadership studies.
The Educational Leadership Ph.D. track is designed for professionals holding at least a master's degree in education who aspire to leadership positions. We aim to cultivate expertise through a customized, rigorous academic program aligned with each student's career objectives.
Students benefit from extensive research and practical experiences, collaborating with advisors to create individualized study plans. Our graduates have secured positions such as:
School leadership roles (principal, assistant principal, campus administrator)
District-level administrators (superintendent, assessment coordinator, ESL program head, personnel manager)
Higher education faculty (assistant/associate professors)
University administration (student life director, academic program coordinator, student services vice president)
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have
- Undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.00 or higher
- Preference for applicants who hold a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in an area appropriately related to the chosen emphasis area. High achieving applicants who possess only a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution will be considered. Emphasis of prior degree area(s) should be appropriately related to the chosen emphasis area.
- Minimum score requirements: TOEFL: 550 (paper) or 79 (internet), IELTS: 6.5 (academic version).
Admission Deadlines
The College of Education has application deadlines for Spring (November 15). Students wishing to apply for a graduate assistantship for Fall semester must apply for the Ph.D. program and the college graduate assistantship by February 1. Applications for Fall will continue to be reviewed up to July 15.
Tuition
USD
18,142