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PhD of Education Leadership Curriculum and Instruction

Westcliff University

  • Irvine, United States
  • 3.33 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Westcliff University campus

About the program

A 60-credit professional doctorate in education leadership or curriculum, instruction and assessment.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • 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

Career outcomes

  • Careers in organisational leadership
  • Curriculum and instruction

Curriculum

  • 60 credits: year 1 core (doctoral foundations
  • Role of learning
  • Educational leadership
  • AI and technology integration
  • Managing human and fiscal resources
  • Human motivation)
  • Design thinking
  • Quantitative and qualitative research
  • Four concentration courses (leadership or curriculum
  • Instruction and assessment)
  • Prospectus
  • Literature review and dissertation capstone.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Master degree from an accredited institution with 2.5 GPA
  • Graduate English standard: IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 79 (legacy)
  • Duolingo 105
  • PTE Academic 58.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Master degree or equivalent from an accredited institution with 2.5 GPA, Or Admissions Committee review, Writing placement test before dissertation courses

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • Duolingo 105
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 170

Documents you’ll need

  • Official academic transcripts and qualifications
  • Evidence of English language proficiency or approved alternative
  • Additional programme-specific admissions documents when required

How to apply

  1. Check the doctoral entry requirements (graduate standards) and the session deadline at the official university website. Apply online at the official university website (application fee 50 USD). Upload master-degree transcripts (NACES evaluation accepted)
  2. English proof (e.g. IELTS 6.0
  3. Duolingo 105) and the Sponsor Affidavit and Financial Verification forms. Receive the offer and pay the tuition deposit to enrol. Receive the I-20
  4. prepare with the F-1 visa interview guide and apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$16,560 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusIrvine
Faculty or schoolCollege of Education
DepartmentEducation
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study pace_
Post-study stayUp 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)
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    March 2027

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3.33 years.