Overview

The Educational Policy and Leadership Studies degree at The University of Iowa is designed for educators seeking a terminal doctoral degree to practice upper-level leadership in PK-20 educational settings.

Features

The EdD differs from a PhD because it allows for a more practical-based approach, grounded in problem-based learning pedagogy, to use and perform applied research in educational settings.

The EdD program is offered both as a hybrid or Iowa City based program.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

This three-year cohort model is designed for practicing school, district, and higher education professionals, and uses online, hybrid, condensed, and weekend courses to provide convenience and stretch our impact.

Our blended learning delivery introduces you to a broad community of learners and applies problem-based learning to identify and address complex issues in educational settings.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Iowa City, United States

Disciplines

Education Social Policy View 42 other PhDs in Social Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a Regionally Accredited American College or University, or an equivalent degree from another country as determined by the Office of Admissions.

A master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, student development, K-12 leadership, or other related field - with a graduate GPA of 3.0

Three years of full-time experience in either K-12 or higher education

English Proficiency Requirements (international students)

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

32776 USD / year

≈ 32776 USD / year
Out-of-State

32776 USD / year

≈ 32776 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13829 USD / year

≈ 13829 USD / year

Living costs

Iowa City

United States

1187 - 1841 USD / month

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Iowa City

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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