Overview

Features

The goal of the Education Policy and Leadership program at Pennsylvania State University is to prepare students to pursue careers and exert leadership in education as researchers, faculty, or administrators within educational organizations or other organizations that pertain to education.

Students engage common coursework pertaining to education policy, leadership, research, equity, and diversity as well as specialized coursework that they select in consultation with their adviser to prepare themselves for the dissertation research that culminates their studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Proseminar in Education Policy and Leadership
Educational Policy and Politics
Equity and Diversity in Education Policy and Leadership
Research Design in Education Policy and Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Public Policy Educational Leadership View 191 other PhDs in Educational Leadership 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

All applicants must submit a resume, a statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

44996 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44996 USD per year during 96 months.
National

44996 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 44996 USD per year during 96 months.
In-State

25456 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 25456 USD per year during 96 months.

Living costs for University Park

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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