Overview

About the program

What does it mean to be a leader? Whether you’re using your influence to develop a thriving learning center or transform an educational organization, you understand the value of earning an advanced degree.

Gain the skills to build an effective, collaborative organization and enhance the K–12 student learning environment. As a graduate of this program, you will be able to integrate theory and practice to positively impact your career and the lives of your students.

Through the Educational Administration and Leadership program at Walden University, you can also work to produce doctoral results that may apply directly to your district. Join an experienced group of educators who are striving to make a difference.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Collaborative Communication for Administrators
School Organizational Dynamics: Policies and Law
Understanding School Budgets and Allocating Resources
Creating and Maintaining Safe, Effective, and Positive Learning Environments
Recruiting and Retaining Effective School Personnel
Policy Development and Implementation

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 33 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-07 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

79 alternative credits

quarter credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Education Educational Leadership View 83 other PhDs in Educational Leadership in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An official transcript of a master’s degree, or higher, from a U.S. school accredited by a regional, professional/specialized, or national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, or from an appropriately accredited non-U.S. institution.
A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in post-baccalaureate degree coursework.
Three years of professional/academic experience related to the program for which application is made (preferred).
Completed application form.
The Office of Admissions reserves the right to request the names and contact information for two persons, professional or academic, qualified to comment knowledgeably on the applicant’s skills and qualifications.
Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date.
Access to a computer and the internet.

Tuition Fee

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International

18529 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 645 USD per credit during 33 months.
National

18529 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 645 USD per credit during 33 months.
In-State

18529 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 645 USD per credit during 33 months.

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