Overview

Goals

In Washington State each school district is required by law to have a superintendent. While the law does not require a superintendent to have a doctorate-level degree, the trend in hiring throughout the State shows that districts prefer a candidate who has achieved a doctoral degree. This Educational Leadership degree program is offered at Western Washington University.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Current Topics in Education
Improving Student Learning
Effective School System Management
Advanced Leadership Theory
Public Policy Formulation and Practice
Seminar for School District Leaders
Field Experience in Administration for the Superintendent

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-06-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Credits

87 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Educational Leadership View 164 other PhDs in Educational Leadership in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;
Valid Washington State certificate (teacher, ESA, principal, or program administrator);
At least 45 credit hours (30 semester credit hours) of post-baccalaureate or graduate level course work in education;
Resume outlining your education and professional history;
Letter of recommendation from your prospective mentoring superintendent supporting your application and indicating their willingness to serve as your mentor.
Statement of purpose to include:
- why you want to become a district level leader;
- how your understanding of diversity relates to improving learning for all students;
- your understanding of diversity and equity and your leadership experiences related to student diversity and equity in your response, recognizing that your school/district has students with diverse backgrounds;

Tuition Fee

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International

29736 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1709 USD per credit during 60 months.
National

29736 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1709 USD per credit during 60 months.
In-State

14494 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 833 USD per credit during 60 months.

Living costs for Bellingham

1109 - 1684 USD /month

Living costs

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

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