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PhD of Educational Leadership
California State University, Bakersfield
- Bakersfield, 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: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): 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
- Master degree in the field and CSUB graduate admission requirements; programme-specific items (interview
- recommendation letters
- statement of purpose); NACES evaluation of foreign transcripts; English proof as for graduate applicants.
Accepted academic background
Previous qualification requirements require confirmation
Language tests
- English language evidence requirements depend on the applicant and admission route No verified program-specific English score
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- a passport
- prior degree certificate
- academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence if required
- and a statement of purpose
- a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review doctoral requirements for Educational Leadership. Confirm research supervision and entry criteria where applicable. Prepare prior degree transcripts
- a statement of purpose
- academic references and any requested research proposal. Submit an application through the institution’s official admissions route. Complete any required assessment or interview. Await the decision and confirm international enrollment requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,916 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $200 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Bakersfield |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Social Sciences and Education |
| Department | Educational Leadership |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
110 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 4 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,916 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $200 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,069 USD.
Accepted language tests: English language evidence requirements depend on the applicant and admission route No verified program-specific English score, IELTS Academic 6.5.