Overview

The Leadership in Education program provides students with an experience that is unique among Leadership Ph.D. programs offered by other universities in the region:

The School of Education (SOE) is large enough to provide access to a diverse range of faculty expertise yet small enough to ensure personalized attention.
Regularly scheduled seminars and meetings ensure the development of collaborative networking and professional relationships.
Lowell’s geographic location allows ready access to a wealth of resources, putting students within easy driving distance of urban, suburban, and rural communities of diverse makeup, as well as state government, and non-university research policy centers.

Careers

This Leadership in Education doctoral program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is appropriate for professionals pursuing a future career in research universities and other policy and research organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Perspectives and Visions in Education
Research Design and Methods
Data Analysis
Qualitative Research Methods
Educational Reform
Transformative Leadership in Education
Sociocultural Contexts of Educational Communities
Education Policy and Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lowell, United States

Disciplines

Educational Leadership View 178 other PhDs in Educational Leadership in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates should submit a statement of no more than 1,500 words.
Earned master’s degree from an accredited institution. The most appropriate master’s degree is the M.Ed.; however, other related master’s degrees will be considered if the candidate can demonstrate work experience or knowledge of education policy and/or research.
Resume, which highlights the applicant’s education and experience relevant to the degree after completion of the bachelor’s degree.
Three letters of recommendation that speak to the suitability of the applicant for advanced graduate work, work ethic and knowledge of the field of education and/or education research.
Writing sample that demonstrates the applicant's ability to present a cohesive, focused and persuasive response to an education issues of his or her choice.
Interview on-campus or via a video-conferencing tool

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29250 USD / year

≈ 29250 USD / year
Out-of-State

29250 USD / year

≈ 29250 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

16672 USD / year

≈ 16672 USD / year

Living costs

Lowell

United States

1130 - 2341 USD / month

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