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PhD of Learning, Leadership and Education Policy
- Storrs, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Learning, Leadership and Education Policy is a graduate degree taught in person at the UConn Storrs campus through The Graduate School.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop independent research expertise in Learning
- Leadership and Education Policy. Design and conduct original investigations
- Critically assess evidence
- and communicate defensible scholarly findings.
Career outcomes
- Research Assistant
- Project Coordinator
- Subject Specialist
Curriculum
- The Graduate Catalog sets the plan of study for this degree
- With at least 15 credits stated. Students agree their courses with a major adviser and advisory committee
- Follow Graduate School rules
- and take required core and elective courses at the 5000 level or above. Completion involves a dissertation
- Qualifying or comprehensive examinations.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution (4-year US bachelor equivalent)
- Third-party credential evaluation for non-US transcripts
- GRE/GMAT per program.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution (4-year US bachelor equivalent), Third-party credential evaluation for non-US transcripts, GRE/GMAT per program.
Documents you’ll need
- Degree Certificates
- Academic Transcripts
- Research Proposal if required
- Academic References
- Curriculum Vitae
- English Proficiency Results if required.
How to apply
- Review the research degree entry requirements and identify a suitable supervisor where necessary. Prepare transcripts
- Qualifications
- A research proposal and supporting evidence requested for your subject. Submit the research application and respond to any follow-up requests. Accept an offer and complete immigration arrangements if needed.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $45,310 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $9,100 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Storrs campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | The Graduate School |
| Department | Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 15 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $45,310 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $9,100 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,747 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3.

