14 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Leadership and Human Resource Development program at Louisiana State University offers a research-oriented, broad-based program of study that can be modified to fit student interests.

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Curriculum and Instruction - Math Education at Louisiana State University prepares graduates for careers as scholars, researchers or teacher educators in higher education or to hold research-oriented leadership positions.

The Leadership Studies program, offered through Louisiana State University Shreveport, is designed for working professionals who want to lead transformational change.

The School of Education at Louisiana State University offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Curriculum and Instruction - Early Childhood Education.

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Curriculum and Instruction - Special Education at Louisiana State University prepares graduates for careers as scholars, researchers or teacher educators in higher education or to hold research-oriented leadership positions.

The Curriculum and Instruction - Reading or Literacy Education program at Louisiana State University is structured to support interdisciplinary studies and individualization for researchers and practitioners. 

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Educational Leadership and Research - Higher Education Administration (PhD) at Louisiana State University prepares graduates to become scholars and administrators in colleges and universities, and to use research and data to implement academic structures that address student needs. 

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Educational Leadership and Research - Educational Research from Louisiana State University prepares graduates to become scholars and administrators in colleges and universities, and to use research and data to implement academic structures that address student needs. 

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Curriculum and Instruction - Gifted Education at Louisiana State University prepares graduates for careers as scholars, researchers or teacher educators in higher education or to hold research-oriented leadership positions.

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Curriculum and Instruction - Curriculum Studies at Louisiana State University prepares graduates for careers as scholars, researchers or teacher educators in higher education or to hold research-oriented leadership positions.

At the heart of Curriculum and Instruction - English Education program at Louisiana State University lies a commitment to research, development, and implementation.

The Agricultural and Extension Education program at Louisiana State University is designed to provide professional advancement in a variety of career contexts including, but not limited to, higher education, state agricultural education leadership, Cooperative Extension, agribusiness, government, and non-profits. 

The Kinesiology - Sport Management program at Louisiana State University is offered by the School of Kinesiology as a degree program which focuses on developing a variety of academic skills to help students become successful in academic and/or scholarly endeavors.

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Curriculum and Instruction - Science Education at Louisiana State University prepares graduates for careers as scholars, researchers or teacher educators in higher education or to hold research-oriented leadership positions.