Overview
Within this Educational Leadership PhD program from Portland State University, you will deepen your understanding of research and leadership, and strengthen your communication skills in current or aspiring leadership positions.
This Educational Leadership program from Portland State University is for those who want to read, think about, and understand education broadly from Pre-K to career. All students select a specialization area that represents the particular context in which they will work in the future.
Students with an EdD from Portland State will be qualified for a variety of leadership positions in various public or private contexts. Most of our students are currently working in a setting related to their specialization as educational leaders or are seeking work in similar settings in schools or universities.
Career opportunities:
The graduates have gone on to work in competitive roles in positions including:
- Chief academic officer
- Chief learning officer
- Education administrator
- Community college instructor
- Director of student services
- Student affairs professional
- Fundraising director
- Education consultant
- School principal
- School dean
- Superintendent
- Social services director
- Community service manager
- Curriculum writer
- Research writer
- Community education leader
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Doctoral Studies Proseminar
- Principles and Practices of Learning
- Organizational Leadership Theory and Research in Education
- Educational Policy and Politics
- Research Paradigms & Methods
- Qualitative Research in Education
- Quantitative Research in Education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Deadlines vary by specialization
- Postsecondary Education deadline: November 1 for summer start
Language
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Credits
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Disciplines
Educational Leadership View 164 other PhDs in Educational Leadership in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- 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
Before applying to our program you must possess a master’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.4 GPA (on a 4.0 point scale) or expect to receive one prior to the start of the term of admission, and meet the University English language proficiency requirement if your first language is not English.
Please note that this requirement applies to all students, including resident aliens and citizens.
Tuition Fee
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International
10641 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 739 USD per credit during 60 months. -
National
10641 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 739 USD per credit during 60 months. -
In-State
7372 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 512 USD per credit during 60 months.
Living costs for Portland
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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