Program Details
Advance your career to help guide other teachers with a PhD in Leadership focusing on Teacher Leadership. With this degree, you will gain the advanced skills necessary to work as an instructional coach, curriculum specialist, district initiative coordinator, educational trainer, and more.
In this career, you will be able to lead instructional improvements to help increase student achievement. Coursework delves into ways to promote teacher and staff development and positive outreach to families and the community. Students can draw upon their professional experiences while undertaking educational research and data analysis.
Your classes will cover topics such as:
- Strategies of educational leadership
- Leading school-based professional learning communities
- Organizational and community partnerships
- Instructional coaching for effective teaching
- Curriculum theory and design
% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Concordia University – Chicago is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Essay/Writing Sample, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent