Educational Administration
Doctor of Philosophy
73 Credit Hours
Description
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Administration is designed for education professionals who wish to enhance their skills in areas including curriculum design, assessments, online teaching, student success, educational technology, and data analysis. Theory and disciplinary insights from areas including education, industrial and organizational psychology, leadership, environmental sciences, sociology, law, management, and economics will be covered. Students also gain a strong core of knowledge in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods of research. Each student is assigned to a dissertation committee who will work closely with the student to develop a research proposal, gain IRB approval, and then author original work.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to critically assess theories, principles, and practices applicable to educational administration.
- Synthesize existing knowledge in the discipline of education and its management with a goal to create improvements for theory and practice.
- Gain mastery of the techniques of research and their application in the fields of education and its administration.
- Design and conduct scholarly research in the field of educational administration.
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct original research and communicate it to relevant stakeholders in multiple formats.
Admissions Requirements
- Completed application
- Master's degree in education or a related discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Credentials earned outside of the US must be evaluated by an approved agency
- Current resume
- Writing sample or purpose statement
- Official transcripts from previously attended institutions
Graduation Requirements
- Shall have maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0;
- Shall have passed all courses in the curriculum with no more than one C and successfully defended the dissertation
Degree Requirements
- Continuous enrollment (a minimum of one course per semester) is required in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
- The maximum time limit to complete the program is seven years or 150% of the credits, whichever the student reaches first.
Courses
Professional Core (31 Credit Hours)
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