Program Details
This online PhD in Education aims to improve the existing body of instructional knowledge for professionals. Through your coursework and dissertation process in this program at NU, you’ll either build upon existing research or add new research to the field of education. While developing your expertise in research, curriculum and policy, you’ll have the ability to lead other professionals in fostering the creation of successful educational programs and environments. The level of leadership you attain in this program could prove especially effective, not only in schools, but also in the military or other organizations. The General Education focus enables you to select coursework that pertains to your specific goals. However, the following classes, among others, are strongly suggested:
- Financial Issues in Schools
- Supervision and Leadership in Schools
- Educational Leadership
- School Law
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
National University is accredited by:
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
NU is a WSCUC accredited institution. WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9001, www.wscuc.org. WSCUC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeApplication Requirements
Official College Transcript(s)
Restricted States
Kentucky