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PhD Education: Educational Leadership at University of Nevada, Reno

University of Nevada, Reno, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Education: Educational Leadership is designed for individuals pursuing careers as researchers, university faculty or senior analysts in educational organizations. It focuses on advanced leadership preparation for K-12 or higher education settings.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development  |  Department: Educational Studies  |  Duration: Minimum 72 credits beyond the baccalaureate  |  Intake: Fall (March 31) and Spring (Nov. 15); assistantship applicants apply by Feb. 1 for Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

72 credits: research and core courses (21 credits), area of emphasis in educational leadership (24-39 credits depending on dissertation credits) and a dissertation of at least 12 credits.

Career pathways

School administrators, central office administrators, university faculty and university administrators.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Educational Leadership PhD: undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.00 or higher; master's degree; resume or CV; statement of intent including a philosophy of education; three letters of recommendation; one sample of scholarly writing. Graduate assistantship applicants may be interviewed.

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: March 31 (Fall); November 15 (Spring)

Duration: Minimum 72 credits beyond the baccalaureate

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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