Overview

The Educational Administration curriculum emphasizes applied leadership practice, organizational management, instructional leadership, and ethical decision‑making.

Students complete a Record of Study that addresses a real‑world problem of practice in PK–12 education, integrating research with meaningful professional impact. The program also fulfills coursework requirements for Texas superintendent certification.

Features

Texas A&M University offers a practice‑focused doctoral experience grounded in real‑world PK–12 leadership challenges. The cohort model fosters strong professional networks while providing structured support from faculty with deep experience in school and district administration.

Students benefit from a curriculum aligned with state leadership standards and superintendent certification requirements, providing a clear pathway to senior leadership roles.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Community College
Advanced Student Development Theory
School Principalship
K-12 School Finance and Budgeting
Public School Laws
Policy Issues in the Administration of Higher Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

69 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Station, United States

Disciplines

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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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General requirements

Application & Fee
Official Transcripts and Records. You must submit transcripts from all colleges or universities attended (excluding community colleges).
Official Test Scores & English Proficiency
Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17484 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17484 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9894 USD / year

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Living costs

College Station

United States

964 - 1485 USD / month

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