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Educational Leadership Ph.D.
Doctoral Degree
Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
5 years
Credit Hours:
60
Begin your Ph.D. in educational leadership at UNT and help change education for the
better.
The Ph.D. program prepares individuals to conduct and evaluate research that will
expand knowledge in educational leadership.
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Request More InfoWhy Earn an Educational Leadership Ph.D.?
Typically, the PhD student plans a career as a university professor, a policy analyst, or a research director in a state or local education agency. The Ph.D. program prepares you to become a researcher and scholar.
The Department of Teacher Education and Administration seeks to improve educational practice through the generation of knowledge and to prepare education professionals who serve all students in an effective, inclusive and equitable manner. Its focus is on the preparation of highly competent educators, researchers and administrators who employ current theory and research as they fill these important roles. The department also provides service to educational institutions, governmental agencies and practitioners at all levels.
Marketable Skills
- Lead learning organizations using research
- Produce new educational leadership knowledge
- Develop collaborative/shared learning culture
- Advocate for social justice
- Apply theory and research to practice
Educational Leadership Ph.D. Highlights
College of Education ranked 1st in the North Texas region among public graduate schools,
3rd among public graduate schools in Texas, 68th among public graduate schools and
89th overall in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
College of Education ranked 9th in Texas and 66th in the South by Best-Education-Schools.com
Faculty advisors will assist you in your efforts to successfully complete and earn
your selected doctoral degree. EDLE faculty possess training and experience as principals,
central office administrators, assistant superintendents and superintendents.
The Donald A. Buchholz Scholarship is intended for doctoral students enrolled in educational
leadership.
The Mike Moses Endowed Fellowship supports advanced Ed.D. and Ph.D. students with
a one year campus research fellowship.
The College of Education is regionally and nationally recognized for excellence in
preparing teachers, administrators, counselors, kinesiology and health promotion specialists,
play therapists and other educators.
What Can You do With an Educational Leadership Ph.D.?
Ph.D. students often have careers as a university professor, a policy analyst, or a research director in a state or local education agency.
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