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The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Leadership program is designed for professionals in K-12 education, higher education, workforce development, or other fields involving education and adult learning. Students can choose from four specialized tracks: (1) Higher Education Leadership, (2) K-12 Leadership, (3) Organizational Analysis, and (4) Workforce Education and Development, each with its own distinct curriculum requirements detailed below.
The program's primary objectives focus on developing visionary leaders capable of driving institutional transformation, particularly in addressing educational disparities for historically underserved student populations. Graduates will also enhance their research capabilities, contributing valuable insights to the field of education while tackling the complex issues confronting modern learning institutions.
Applicants must have a master’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or better as indicated on an official transcript.
Desired minimum English language proficiency scores for this Ph.D. include: 7.0 on IELTS; 233 on TOEFL (CBT), 577 on TOEFL (PBT), or a 90 on TOEFL (iBt), with the following minimum subscores on the TOEFL (iBT): 22 in reading, 20 in listening, 24 in speaking, and 24 in writing.
To be considered for Fall 2021 admissions, all application materials must be received by January 25.
January 17 (for potential admission the following summer I, II, or fall semester).