Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, United States

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01 Feb, 2025Application Deadline

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Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Ph.D. in Educational Leadership program is designed for candidates who seek to pursue careers in institutional assessment, policy analysis, institutional leadership, higher education administration, student affairs, or the professoriate. Doctoral students in this program receive a broad foundation in the study of educational leadership and policy development through a wide range of course offerings focused on both K-12 leadership and higher education.

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Admission requirements

TOEFL

79+

Bachelor GPA

3.5+

IELTS

6.5+

Master’s degree in education or other field appropriate for the doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.
Grade point minimum average of 3.5 out of a possible 4.0 from the master’s degree.
Successful applicants for unconditional admission are expected to present a minimum of two of the following three Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores: (1) verbal minimum score of 153, (2) quantitative score of 144, and (3) written analytical minimum score of 4 or equivalent.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum score requirement for a standardized test will be considered for probationary admission status when other factors are taken into account in a holistic review.
A minimum score of 79 on the Test of English As a Foreign Language Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) for applicants whose native language is not English.
At least three years of documented experience in a work environment in which the primary professional responsibility at any level has been education (e.g., teaching, administration, curriculum development, professional development, post-secondary education, government or private industry settings) is recommended.
Admission is very competitive. Meeting admission standards does not guarantee admission to the program.
Applicants who have been suspended or expelled from the University of Texas at Arlington or any other university or program for reasons other than academic reasons may be denied admission or readmission to an educator preparation program in the College of Education.

Application Deadline

01 Feb 2025

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

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