PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Educational Administration and Higher Education: Fees & Entry Requirements at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, USA

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Educational Administration and Higher Education

USA

What will I learn?

In the School of Education, the Doctor of Philosophy degree is a cross-departmental degree offered in five departments. Educational Administration and Higher Education participates in the Ph.D. in Education program with a concentration in educational administration. The program provides advanced level preparation related to administrative practices and policies in P-20 educational settings. Students focus their studies in either pre-K-12 administration or higher education. In addition to learning to do independent, high quality research, the core of the program includes study of policy and politics in educational systems, leadership and change in educational organizations, program development and evaluation, ethics and social justice, and education and culture.

Which department am I in?

School of Education

Study options

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$28,170.00 (23,76,814) per year
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment- 880
Start date

August 2026

Venue

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

1263 Lincoln Drive,

CARBONDALE,

Illinois,

62901, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

All undergraduate and graduate transcripts except from SIU Carbondale.

A minimum of at least 3.25 graduate grade point average.

A completed department application.

A completed on-line graduate school application.

3-5 years of successful work experience in teaching, administration, or student affairs. Submit three recommendation letters from persons familiar with you professionally.

Submit a writing sample, preferably a graduate course paper.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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