PhD Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at New York University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies is designed for those who wish to prepare for a career as a professor or researcher of educational leadership and policy while interrogating multiple aspects of schools and other educational institutions. The curriculum emphasizes critical analysis of contemporary problems of practice in collaborative study environments with professors, school leaders, and doctoral students.

Faculty: Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development | Duration: 42 credits | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Sample required courses: Educational Reform and Leadership; Professional Seminar in Administration I; Professional Seminar for Administration II; Educational Policy Analysis; Organizational Theory; Approaches to Qualitative Inquiry.

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Entry requirements

Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components: Résumé/CV Statement of Purpose Letters of Recommendation Transcripts Proficiency in English See NYU Steinhardt's Graduate Admissions website for additional information on school-wide admission. Some programs may require additional components for admissions. See How to Apply for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Duration: 42 credits

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