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PhD of Educational Leadership

Wichita, United States
3 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

The online M.Ed. In Educational Leadership prepares licensed educators for school leadership and the Illinois principal endorsement.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension if the doctorate is STEM-designated (E-Verify employer, Form I-983)): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop advanced knowledge of Educational Leadership and evaluate learning approaches
Communicate appropriately with learners
And reflect on educational practice.

Career outcomes

Principal
Assistant principal
Department chair
Dean
Instructional coach
Athletic director

Curriculum

36 credit hours: seven 4-credit courses in 8-week sessions plus a year-long internship of three courses (8 credits). Content covers leadership theory
Character-based leadership and culturally responsive leadership
With Illinois evaluator training and the principal content tests required for endorsement.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree plus programme prerequisites (DPT: biology
anatomy and physiology
chemistry
physics
statistics); minimum GPA 3.0; applications go through the programme (CSDCAS for Audiology) and the Graduate School; English proof at the higher programme level (IELTS 7.5
TOEFL iBT 100
PTE Academic 73
Duolingo 140; EdD uses IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79); proof of funds for the I-20.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree plus programme prerequisites (DPT: biology, Anatomy and physiology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics and others), Programme application through the Graduate School, Proof of funds for I-20

Language tests

TOEFL iBT IELTS 7.5
TOEFL PBT TOEFL iBT 100
IELTS TOEFL PBT 600
PTE Academic 73
Duolingo 140

Documents you’ll need

Postsecondary Academic Transcripts
Degree Certificate if Not on Transcript
Passport Identity Page
Certification of Financial Support
Financial Documents
English Proficiency Test if Applicable
Additional Program-Specific Materials if Required

How to apply

Check the programme requirements and deadline: priority 1 March for fall and 31 August for spring
with earlier dates for some programmes. Apply online with a personal email account and pay the application fee: 75 USD priority
135 USD secondary
175 USD late. Audiology applies through CSDCAS and the Graduate School. Physical Therapy uses its programme application. Upload unofficial transcripts
degree certification and the documents your programme asks for (test scores
statement of purpose
resume
references). For the final decision and I-20 send a passport copy
financial certification and support documents
proof of English proficiency. Pay the SEVIS fee (350 USD) and apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,100 - $26,500 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Wichita
Faculty or school	College of Education
Department	Counseling, Educational Leadership, Educational and School Psychology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	55
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension if the doctorate is STEM-designated (E-Verify employer, Form I-983)
Scholarship note	_

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.