Doctor of Philosophy in Education / Instructional Leadership
National University

Program Details

With this online PhD in Education focused on Instructional Leadership, your goal will be to contribute to the existing body of knowledge within education. Through your coursework and dissertation process, you’ll either build upon existing research or add new research focusing on instruction improvement. 

Developing your expertise in research, curriculum, and policy, you’ll gain the ability to lead boards and state officials in changing their programs for overall better student and school performance. Specialization electives in this online educational leadership degree may include:

  • Supervision and Leadership in Schools
  • Leader as Advocate and Decision Maker
  • Curriculum Supervision
  • Innovation for Change

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

100% Online

Program 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 Degree

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)

Restricted States

Kentucky