PhD Educational Leadership

The Ph.D. program prepares individuals to conduct and evaluate research that will expand knowledge in educational leadership.

Typically, the PhD student plans a career as a university professor, a policy analyst, or a research director in a state or local education agency. The Ph.D. program prepares you to become a researcher and scholar.

The Department of Teacher Education and Administration seeks to improve educational practice through the generation of knowledge and to prepare education professionals who serve all students in an effective, inclusive and equitable manner. Its focus is on the preparation of highly competent educators, researchers and administrators who employ current theory and research as they fill these important roles. The department also provides service to educational institutions, governmental agencies and practitioners at all levels.