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A Doctor of Philosophy, or PhD, is a degree awarded to students who have conducted original research and published their findings in a dissertation. It is usually the highest academic achievement available to students and is often earned after bachelor’s and master’s degrees. What is a PhD in Education Leadership? Education leadership deals with the social, organizational, hierarchical… Read more

A Doctor of Philosophy, or PhD, is a degree awarded to students who have conducted original research and published their findings in a dissertation. It is usually the highest academic achievement available to students and is often earned after bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

What is a PhD in Education Leadership? Education leadership deals with the social, organizational, hierarchical, and political leadership structures in schools. A doctoral program in the field gives students the opportunity to examine the problems in education leadership and conduct research to arrive at possible conclusions. Students could gain rich experience with the public policy behind these leadership positions, the ethics involved in holding such positions, and methods for increasing diversity in educational leadership.

Once a student has earned a PhD in this field, they have often gained leadership skills that carry over into other areas, including future careers and other ventures. They can also develop responsibility for large projects, which is a marketable skill. The ability to think critically about research is also an important skill that doctoral programs can cultivate.

Different scholarships and price points are available at different universities. Contact the school directly for details.

One of the most common career paths that doctors of education leadership pursue is school administration, including positions as principles, deans, or superintendents. In addition to leadership positions, they may choose to become directors of special education programs, coordinators of professional development, or other heads of departments. They may also choose to stay in post-secondary education and become professors of education. There are other positions at universities that may be available with this degree, including research development specialist, education program faculty chair, or director of teaching and learning.

Educational leadership PhD programs may be available at a school near you or as a convenient online option. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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Doctor of Education – Leadership in School Reform (Online Ed.D.)
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Union University
Jackson, USA

Our fully online Leadership in School Reform Ed.D. track is designed to prepare school leaders with new and relevant courses in educational leadership. Be equipped to create a ... +

Our fully online Leadership in School Reform Ed.D. track is designed to prepare school leaders with new and relevant courses in educational leadership. Be equipped to create and actualize a vision for leadership in 21st-century schools. Be able to employ the best of research and practice in policy, child development, learning, teaching, and leadership within the context of school reform. -
PhD
Full-time
3 years
English
Sep 2020
Online
 

Doctor of Philosophy
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University of Pittsburgh School of Education
Pittsburgh, USA

The Pitt School of Education is a leading institution for scholarly research and training through its Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education degree. Our Ph.D. program will ... +

The Pitt School of Education is a leading institution for scholarly research and training through its Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education degree. Our Ph.D. program will prepare you for a life of scholarship, inquiry, and research. Our graduates have joined the faculty of leading universities and have an impact as leader-practitioners. Our Ph.D. program covers the following disciplines: Applied Developmental Psychology; Education Leadership; Exercise Physiology; Higher Education Management; Language, Literacy, and Culture; Learning Sciences and Policy; Mathematics Education Science Education; Social and Comparative Analysis in Education; Special Education; Urban Education. -
PhD
Full-time
4 years
English
Aug 2021
01 Dec 2020
Campus
 

PhD in Leadership and Policy Studies in Education
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UAEU United Arab Emirates University
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

The Ph.D. concentration in Leadership and Policy Studies in Education requires a minimum of 60 credit hours, 30 hours of which will be taken toward completing a dissertation. ... +

The Ph.D. concentration in Leadership and Policy Studies in Education requires a minimum of 60 credit hours, 30 hours of which will be taken toward completing a dissertation. As per the UAEU regulations, students should be studying on a full-time basis where they study three courses each semester. The time to complete the degree depends on the ability of the student to pass the comprehensive exam and write their dissertations. -
PhD
Full-time
Part-time
4 years
English
Aug 2020
29 Feb 2020
Campus
 

Doctor of Education: Instructional Leadership
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Concordia University Portland
Portland, USA

Earn an EdD in Instructional Leadership from Concordia, fully online and designed to help you make positive impacts.

Earn an EdD in Instructional Leadership from Concordia, fully online and designed to help you make positive impacts. -
PhD
Part-time
3 years
English
Online
 

Education Specialist in Educational Leadership and Administration
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George Washington University - Graduate School of Education and Human Development Online
Washington, USA

Education Specialist in Educational Leadership and Administration

Education Specialist in Educational Leadership and Administration -
PhD
Full-time
English
Jan 2020
Online
 

Doctorate in Educational Innovation
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Universidad de Sonora
Hermosillo, Mexico

General Objective: To train researchers who are capable of producing original knowledge about educational realities and apply them in a creative way with the purpose of contri ... +

General Objective: To train researchers who are capable of producing original knowledge about educational realities and apply them in a creative way with the purpose of contributing, with ethical sense, to the solution of problems and the attention of educational needs, through the formulation of fundamentals that sustain innovations and educational reforms at the regional and national levels. -
PhD
Full-time
3 years
Spanish
Campus
 

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Educational Leadership, Policy & Law
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Alabama State University The Harold Lloyd Murphy Graduate School
Montgomery, USA

The Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Law will prepare professional educators to be part of a vanguard through the twenty-first century. These educators ... +

The Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Law will prepare professional educators to be part of a vanguard through the twenty-first century. These educators will be provided with: the necessary knowledge of their subject; an understanding of our diverse culture; technological skills; critical thinking skills required to make informed decisions and implement change; and the ability to provide a just and ethical, accurate, and meaningful education for their students. -
PhD
Full-time
3 years
English
Campus
 

Doctorate of Educational Administration
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Mind Development Academy
Cape Town, South Africa

The Doctor of Educational Administration is designed to prepare experienced practitioners for senior administrative and policy-making positions, and pursue careers in policy, ... +

The Doctor of Educational Administration is designed to prepare experienced practitioners for senior administrative and policy-making positions, and pursue careers in policy, university or college teaching, and research. The students are able to specialize in the areas of administration and policy analysis in higher education, student development and student affairs, international and comparative higher education, historical and philosophical foundations of higher education, finance and economics of higher education, and organizational culture and change. -
PhD
Full-time
Part-time
English
Feb 2020
Online
 

Ph.D. or Ed.D. In Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Services
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Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, USA

The Doctorate in Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Service provides advanced study in leadership that prepares graduates to make significant contributions to thei ... +

The Doctorate in Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Service provides advanced study in leadership that prepares graduates to make significant contributions to their organizations and communities. -
PhD
Part-time
6 semesters
English
Campus
 

Doctor of Education: Transformational Leadership
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Concordia University Portland
Portland, USA

Earn an EdD in Transformational Leadership, fully online.

Earn an EdD in Transformational Leadership, fully online. -
PhD
Part-time
3 years
English
Online
 

Doctor of Education: Administrative Leadership
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Concordia University Portland
Portland, USA

Earn an EdD in Administrative Leadership from Concordia, fully online and designed to help you effect change.

Earn an EdD in Administrative Leadership from Concordia, fully online and designed to help you effect change. -
PhD
Part-time
3 years
English
Online
 

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