PhD in Education – Leadership in Educational Administration
Capella University

Program Details

Become an informed decision-maker and lead schools using administrative innovation with this online PhD from Capella. This program fuses specialized coursework, residencies, and a dissertation to prepare you to guide education from an administrative perspective at the local, district, or state level. A dedicated faculty and trove of online resources will support your efforts in your dissertation, which is built into the program platform from the beginning. You can use the skills and knowledge you acquire in this online Leadership in Educational Administration doctorate to seek licensure as a principal or superintendent as well. Likely coursework you’ll encounter includes:

  • Principles of Educational Administration
  • Teacher Supervision and Evaluation
  • The Funding of Educational Institutions
  • Leading Diverse Schools

School Accreditation & Licensing

Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree