Overview

Coursework focuses on building your skills in collaborative problem solving, strategic planning, intergroup functioning, technological proficiency, effective communication and problem analysis while providing you with the theoretical framework needed to address current issues facing the field.

The goal is to help you become an innovative leader who acts ethically; strives for equity in education; incorporates culturally responsive practices; builds and supports rigorous and coherent curriculum systems; cultivates inclusive, caring and supportive school communities; creates environments that foster student success; and manages school operations and resources effectively.

Careers

A doctorate in Educational Administration from the University of Missouri - Kansas City sets you apart from other professionals pursuing leadership roles in education.
Depending on your area of emphasis, you will be prepared for high-level management and administrative roles with PK-12 schools and districts, colleges and universities, and private organizations catering to the education field.

Potential careers:

Postsecondary education administrator
Education administrator for public schools
School superintendent

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Program Evaluation for Education & Social Science
Analysis of Educational Theory Formation
Educational Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Educational Leadership and Human Resources
Administrative Roles for Instructional Leadership
Problems and Issues in Education & Urban Leadership
Financial Aspects of Higher Education
Policy Issues in Higher Education
Legal Aspects of Higher Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-06-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

42-54

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Kansas City, United States

Disciplines

Education Educational Leadership View 349 other PhDs in Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.6

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts from each college attended.
Curriculum Vita/Resume.
Master's degree, Educational Specialist degree or equivalent from an accredited institution with GPA of at least 3.65 in degree area (Master's in other fields may be provisionally accepted).
Three professional or academic letters of reference.
An autobiographical statement (500 words or less) that includes your professional goals, how the doctoral degree will help you in achieving these goals, and a description of leadership accomplishments.
A writing sample, which gives evidence of your writing ability. The sample may be a previous course paper, a chapter from thesis, a published article, etc.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24310 USD / year

≈ 24310 USD / year
Out-of-State

24310 USD / year

≈ 24310 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9684 USD / year

≈ 9684 USD / year

Living costs

Kansas City

United States

980 - 1596 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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