Overview

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Educational Leadership and Policy students at University of Utah are expected to develop expertise in theory and research related to educational leadership and/or policy.

Learning outcomes

This program at University of Utah is designed especially for those who seek careers as high-level administrators, university professors, researchers, or research and policy analysts in educational agencies.

Students choose to specialize in either K12 or Higher Education. Coursework includes topics in educational leadership, organizations, educational policy, or critical studies in education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership Theory

Organizational Theory

Leadership, Diversity, & Social Justice in Education

Education Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

68 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salt Lake City, United States

Disciplines

Educational Leadership View 178 other PhDs in Educational Leadership in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

For domestic applicants the application fee is $55, for international applicants, the fee is $65. You can pay your fee online through the Slate application system.

All applicants should upload an unofficial copy of their academic transcripts in the online application. Current students or graduates of the University of Utah will not be required to submit their U of U transcripts.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

62917 USD / year

≈ 62917 USD / year
Out-of-State

62917 USD / year

≈ 62917 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17663 USD / year

≈ 17663 USD / year

Living costs

Salt Lake City

United States

1000 - 1730 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Salt Lake City

Funding

Scholarships Information

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