190 PhD programmes in Educational Leadership

The Educational Leadership program at Georgia State University advances the development and practice of effective educational leadership.

Designed for students interested in administrative, leadership and policy shaping roles in education, this Educational Leadership, Policy and Foundations program at the University of Missouri - Kansas City explores key issues and theories in education and education policy.

The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership at The University of New Mexico is designed for active, high-achieving educators seeking to develop a more profound understanding of leadership for learning and transformation. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Administration at Texas A&M University prepares scholars, researchers, and leaders to shape education through rigorous inquiry, policy analysis, and evidence-based practice.

This Educational Leadership program at University of California, Davis integrates educational theory, proven practice, and leadership competencies into a real-world, problem-based curriculum. 

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership students at Southern Methodist University are values-driven, results-oriented leaders who are passionate about promoting excellence and equity for all students in pre-K to 12 educational settings. 

Earn your doctorate in this Educational Theory and Practice program at University of Georgia for those who intend to assume positions as researchers, teacher educators, teacher leaders, and policy makers. We have doctoral emphasis areas in critical studies, early childhood, elementary, middle grades, and teacher education.

The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Catholic Educational Leadership (CEL) at University of San Francisco prepares graduates for effective leadership, providing the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to become leaders in Catholic education.

Are you looking to take the next step in your career as a senior educational leader? This doctoral cohort in Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Toronto is intended to shape highly competent leadership positions in school systems and other educational institutions.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership at Eastern Michigan University will prepare you with the knowledge and skills to rise to the top of your field and assume high-level administration positions in schools and universities.

Led by renowned educational leaders and scholars from the University of Oklahoma's Jeanine Rainbolt College of Education, the Education Administration program emphasizes relationship-building in a cohort model through community groups, networking events, and collaborative projects.

The Education Leadership (EDLD) Doctorate at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is designed to embrace the emerging needs of schools and organizations by preparing leaders who are knowledgeable in all aspects of leadership, school administration, and organizational development.

The need for educator-leaders – primed to transform the practice and invent the future of learning – is more critical than ever. The Educational Leadership and Management (Online) program of Drexel University fosters personal leadership growth, empowering you to move ahead professionally.

Pursue Educational Leadership and Policy Studies doctoral-level research at University of Denver through field-based opportunities that address important issues of practice.

The Department of Educational Policy Studies at University of Wisconsin Madison offers both master of arts and doctor of philosophy degrees. 

The Community College Leadership (Non-Licensure) specialization at Walden University prepares you to become a scholar-practitioner who can effectively lead successful 21st-century community colleges.

With our Organizational Leadership and Development specialization at Walden University, you’ll grow as a well-rounded leader.

Research is central in this Educational Administration program at University of Saskatchewan. A culminating objective is for Thesis Program students to conduct and defend an original piece of research.

The Educational Technology and Learning Design programme offered by Simon Fraser University develops advanced expertise in digital learning ecosystems, instructional innovation, and technology-enabled knowledge development.

The program for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education with a specialization in Educational Leadership at Washington State University is intended to prepare scholars and researchers and focuses on developing and applying theoretical and research knowledge and skills to the field of leadership studies.