Study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Leadership at University of North Texas in the USA, College of Education
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Leadership

USA

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What will I learn?

Begin your Ph.D. in educational leadership at UNT and help change education for the better. The Ph.D. program prepares individuals to conduct and evaluate research that will expand knowledge in educational leadership. Typically, the PhD student plans a career as a university professor, a policy analyst, or a research director in a state or local education agency. The Ph.D. program prepares you to become a researcher and scholar.The Department of Teacher Education and Administration seeks to improve educational practice through the generation of knowledge and to prepare education professionals who serve all students in an effective, inclusive and equitable manner. Its focus is on the preparation of highly competent educators, researchers and administrators who employ current theory and research as they fill these important roles. The department also provides service to educational institutions, governmental agencies and practitioners at all levels. Typically, the PhD student plans a career as a university professor, a policy analyst, or a research director in a state or local education agency. The Ph.D. program prepares you to become a researcher and scholar.The Department of Teacher Education and Administration seeks to improve educational practice through the generation of knowledge and to prepare education professionals who serve all students in an effective, inclusive and equitable manner. Its focus is on the preparation of highly competent educators, researchers and administrators who employ current theory and research as they fill these important roles. The department also provides service to educational institutions, governmental agencies and practitioners at all levels.

Which department am I in?

College of Education

Study options

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$32,160.00 per year
Books and Supplies - 1120
Start date

August 2026

Venue

University of North Texas

1155 Union Circle #311277,

DENTON,

Texas,

76203, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

A candidate for admission to either doctoral program must have completed 24 hours in education at the masters level. Students who do not have a masters degree in school leadership or administration must complete a minimum of 15 levelling hours of courses in educational leadership.

English Language Proficiency: Minimum TOEFL score requirement is 79; Minimum IELTS score is 6.0; Minimum PTE score is 53.

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

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