Study Doctor of Philosophy in Education and Human Development - Leadership for Educational Organizations at University of Colorado - Denver in the USA, School of Education and Human Development

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Prepares candidates for research and teaching positions in higher education or research-based organizations. Candidates contribute to the growing evidence that school leadership makes a difference in how schools succeed in improving learning outcomes. This program prepares candidates to contribute to the understanding of education leadership in-depth. Research and scholarship on school leadership are beginning to understand when leadership is successful, what the relationship is between effective leadership and effective teaching, and how best to lead the collective impact of leadership on organizational and student-learning outcomes at all levels.

Which department am I in?

School of Education and Human Development

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$28,762.50 per year

Student Services Fee - (Per Term Fee) - $165.00

Start date

August 2027

Venue

The Auraria Campus

1201 Larimer Street,

Denver,

Colorado,

80204, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Minimum requirements: Master's degree or equivalent 3.5 GPA in graduate-level course work recommended Recommendation Letters: three letters; two should come from faculty with whom an applicant has taken courses Official Transcripts from all institutions attended Resume/CV: Applicants must have and show evidence of relevant professional and/or academic experience. Written Statement: In 4-6 pages (double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-point font or larger), discuss professional/educational experiences that led you to seeking a PhD, your research interests and their relationships to problems you have identified in the field, and a potential advisor with which you would like to work. Writing Example: Examples include but are not limited to: Master's thesis or other course/seminar papers for prior coursework, and/or published materials such as articles, book chapters, and technical reports.

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