Overview

Our Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (Ed.D.) at The University of Vermont is an applied research program for professionals serving in educational leadership positions in schools, colleges, policy arenas, non-profits and social service organizations.

Features

The program seeks to produce leaders who can construct and apply knowledge to make a positive difference in the lives of children, youth, individuals, families and communities through promoting excellence in a number of areas:

leadership and change strategies in and across organizations;

development of learning organizations in response to social issues;

design, implementation and analysis of applied research in education;

interpretation and application of research;

understanding of broad social issues and policies and critical perspectives of social justice, equity, and diversity;

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organizational Theory, Change, and Leadership

Process of Inquiry/Applied Research and Utilization of Knowledge

Critical Perspectives

Learning and Development

Policy Study and Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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6.5

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Credits

75 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burlington, United States

Disciplines

Educational Leadership Social Policy View 43 other PhDs in Social Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application

Current resume or curriculum vita

A detailed Statement of Purpose including a summary of how the Ed.D. program relates to your professional, career, and educational goals. Included in the Statement of Purpose should be an indication of the faculty with whom you'd like to work. Visit our doctoral program faculty webpage to learn about their research.

Three letters of recommendation using the Graduate College form

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19928 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19928 USD / year

≈ 19928 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7414 USD / year

≈ 7414 USD / year

Living costs

Burlington

United States

1269 - 1888 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Burlington

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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