190 PhD programmes in Educational Leadership

The Department of Educational Leadership in the Watson College of Education at University of North Carolina Wilmington is a diverse and dynamic group of educators and scholars committed to improving leadership at all levels of education.

The Educational Leadership and Policy program from The University of Arizona is designed to expand the boundaries of the educational leadership and policy field with an explicit foci on inclusivity, social justice, and anti-racism.  

Maryville’s highly acclaimed principal certificate program is for certified teachers with full-time classroom teaching experience with master’s degrees who seek an administrator role. We offer a EdD degree in Principal Bridge - Educational Leadership at the Maryville University. 

Regent University's Philosophy of Education – Exceptional Education Executive Leadership degree focuses on a more inclusive approach to supporting exceptional learners by broadening the reach to populations who need it most. 

The Executive Ed. D. in Professional Leadership - Special Populations at University of Houston prepares graduates for Professional and Instructional Leadership positions in a variety of settings and provides them with the tools to meet the needs of ALL students.

The Educational Leadership PhD program from Mississippi State University prepares experienced higher education professionals (e.g., administrators, instructors, policymakers) to establish a voice of scholarly expertise around critical issues for executive leadership in contemporary college and university settings across frameworks of history, organization, policy, student success, and equity.

The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) – Advanced Educational Leadership at Regent University is designed for students who desire to become leaders in the field of education. 

The Educational Leadership Program (ELP) at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is committed to promoting innovative and change-oriented educational leaders. 

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership at University of Saskatchewan is intended for professionals seeking to solve problems of practice within their profession. 

The Ph.D. in Education and Human Resource Studies - Higher Education Leadership specialization at Colorado State University prepares students to work as higher education administrators and leaders to address critical issues impacting college and university environments.

The online Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy at Florida State University offers existing practitioners and students additional training and opportunities to expand their knowledge. 

The Educational Administration and Leadership at Walden University is designed exclusively for K–12 administrators who want to increase their ability to influence and transform their educational organization.

We are in a crucial time in our history where we need strong, Christian leadership in education. If you have a passion for improving the quality of K-12 education, and you desire to lead learning environments where students can thrive, then this Education – K-12 School Leadership concentration at Regent University will help you make the type of impact that changes lives for generations. 

West Texas A&M University’s Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership is a fully online Ed.D. degree program that has three Pathways. 

If you’re looking to pursue a career in education, educational administration or leadership, Franklin University’s Doctor of Education in Instructional Design Leadership will equip you to design effective, transformative learning and instruction – even as technology and training needs and methodologies continue to evolve.

The doctorate of education in Urban Educational Leadership at the University of Cincinnati is dedicated to developing educational leaders with the aptitude to think critically and reflectively to provide solutions to many of the issues in educational leadership and policy.

The Educational Leadership - K-12 Administration from Washington State University prepares practitioner-scholars for leadership in education at the local, state, and national levels.

The Education Policy and Leadership program at Pennsylvania State University provides doctoral training for students interested in career areas pertaining to educational policy, educational leadership, and higher education.

This Educational Leadership program is offered jointly by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette College of Education & Human Development and Southeastern Louisiana University.

The Ed.D. Program in Educational Leadership w/ PK-12 concentration at San Diego State University seeks to advance the work of public schools throughout San Diego and Imperial counties.