PhD in Education - Leadership in Educational Administration

Through doctoral research, add to the knowledge in the challenging, growing field of K–12 educational administration, and gain the skills you need to translate theory into effective, innovative school leadership practices. Throughout the program, you will develop a professional portfolio that will enable you to demonstrate your doctoral competencies to current and future employers. This online Leadership in Educational Administration PhD specialization is aligned with nationally recognized school leadership standards, including the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC). It is also one of very few online programs that is state-approved, which is a requirement for principal or superintendent licensure in some states. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing principal positions, director- or superintendent-level positions at the district level, or higher education faculty positions.