PhD Teaching & Leadership at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Pursue research to shape the next generation of professionals. Educational professionals in all areas require content expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to make data-driven decisions. A doctoral degree in Teaching & Leadership provides you the opportunity to work with professors and peers to conduct cutting-edge research in educational contexts and study the educational practices needed to prepare for an influential position in both teaching and leadership.

Department: Department of Teaching, Leadership & Professional Practice | Duration: 3-5 years (90 credit hours) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

Students seeking the Doctor of Philosophy degree at the University of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the School of Graduate Studies as well as particular requirements set forth by the Department of Teaching, Leadership, & Professional Practice. Required courses include T&L 543 Scholarly Writing; T&L 545 Adult Learners; T&L 548 The Professoriate; T&L 549 Doctoral Seminar (I and II); T&L 571 Teacher Education: Focus on the Teacher; T&L 586 Research in Teacher Development and Professionalization Policies.

Career pathways

Graduates from the program work at universities, community colleges, tribal colleges, in private industry and for nonprofit or government agencies that research and recommend educational practices and policy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies' current minimum general admission requirements as stated in the academic catalog. A complete application meets the requirements of the School of Graduate Studies and those of the Teaching and Leadership (Ph.D.) Doctoral Program. The School of Graduate Studies application requirements include: Application Form and Fee. The application form and information about the fee can be found on the School of Graduate Studies website. Transcripts. Request one official copy of all academic transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended, including undergraduate and graduate coursework. Recommendation Checklist. Recommenders are to complete the "Summary of Evaluation" checklist which is located on the form "Recommendation for Admission." Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,441 a year (2026-27). North Dakota resident rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Education'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. The same table lists Minnesota residents $17,070. Source

International applicants: USD 26,882 a year (2026-27). International student rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Education'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. Source

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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