Overview

This Adult Learning and Leadership program at Kansas State University provides a broad and human-centered curriculum that will allow you to select courses that best meet your professional goals.

Careers

The adult learning and leadership doctorate will prepare you for a career in:

education

corporate and nonprofit sectors

college or university faculty or administration

corporate learning and development

military

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Characteristics of the Adult Learner

Research Methods in Education

Critical and Social Issues in Adult Learning

Program Planning in Adult Learning and Leadership

Scholarly Writing
Statistical Methods in Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Adult Education View 18 other PhDs in Adult Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Professional history and goal statement that is typewritten

Resume/curriculum vitae

Writing sample

Three professional references with name, institution or company, position and email address

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

16080 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 536 USD per credit during 36 months.
National

16080 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 536 USD per credit during 36 months.
In-State

16080 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 536 USD per credit during 36 months.

Living costs for Manhattan

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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