Overview

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Educational Leadership and Policy students at University of Utah are expected to develop expertise in theory and research related to educational leadership and/or policy.

Learning outcomes

This program at University of Utah is designed especially for those who seek careers as high-level administrators, university professors, researchers, or research and policy analysts in educational agencies.

Students choose to specialize in either K12 or Higher Education. Coursework includes topics in educational leadership, organizations, educational policy, or critical studies in education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership Theory

Organizational Theory

Leadership, Diversity, & Social Justice in Education

Education Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-12 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

68 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Educational Leadership View 196 other PhDs in Educational Leadership in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

For domestic applicants the application fee is $55, for international applicants, the fee is $65. You can pay your fee online through the Slate application system.

All applicants should upload an unofficial copy of their academic transcripts in the online application. Current students or graduates of the University of Utah will not be required to submit their U of U transcripts.

Tuition Fee

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International

58803 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3459 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

58803 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3459 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

16507 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 971 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Salt Lake City

1000 - 1730 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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