Program Details
The online Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies is designed to prepare graduates for careers in policy analysis, K-12 leadership, higher education administration, student affairs, institutional assessment, and more. The goal of this online program is to address systemic issues that prevent students from achieving their full academic potential. Most students complete the program in four or five years.
Classes included in the program include:
- History, social, and cultural contexts of education
- Independent research
- K-16 organizational and leadership theory research
Students enrolled in the Ph.D. program will be part of a cohort during their coursework. Each student candidate is evaluated on professional dispositions by faculty and staff. By obtaining the online Doctor of Philosophy degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, graduates will have the necessary skills for advanced leadership positions in the field of education.
% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
The University of Texas at Arlington is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.5 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
GREApplication Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)
Additional Info
- Applicants must demonstrate at least three years of experience in a work environment where the primary professional responsibility has been education.