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PhD of Education in Educational Leadership
- Storrs, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Education, Educational Leadership at Montana State University is a programme in research in K-12 educational leadership.
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
- Formulate original research questions in Education in Educational Leadership
- Critically evaluate scholarly evidence
- Apply rigorous research methods and communicate a substantial research contribution.
Career outcomes
- School and district leadership
- Academia
Curriculum
- Doctoral programme in educational leadership within the Department of Education
- Preparing leaders for K-12 schools and districts and culminating in a dissertation. The Department of Education admits on a rolling basis without the GRE
- A separate 15-credit Superintendent Certificate exists.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Relevant master's degree or equivalent
- Research proposal where required
- Academic transcripts
- English language proficiency where required.
Accepted academic background
Relevant prior academic background appropriate to the selected program.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Passport or identification document
- Completed application form
- Research proposal where required.
How to apply
- Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
- Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $45,310 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $80 USD |
| Deposit | $9,100 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Storrs campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | The Graduate School |
| Department | Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 41 |
| 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 $80 USD. The deposit is $9,100 USD. The estimated living cost is $26,747 USD.

