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Doctor of Education (Educational Studies) at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The Doctor of Education in Educational Studies has two specializations: Educational Administration, a cohort-based programme built on the P.L.A.C.E. @ OSU place-based leading and learning framework, and Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA), which prepares scholarly practitioners for leadership roles in higher education.

Department: Educational Studies  |  Intake: Summer  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Educational Administration (cohort-based, concept-based curricula with practice and problem solving) or Higher Education and Student Affairs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Statement of purpose addressing a significant problem of practice in the applicant's professional context (Educational Administration) or a contemporary issue in student affairs and higher education (HESA): why it matters, underlying causes, and how the programme aligns with the chosen specialization. Cited sources are required if outside research is used. Application deadline listed: February 1 (Summer 2027 term).

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Summer

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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