Overview

We use existing theory and research to enhance administrative practice in diverse and complex higher education settings.

Features

Our Educational Leadership and Policy Studies - Higher Education graduates at Oklahoma State University go on to conduct research that explores the historic, contemporary and/or emerging issues in higher education policy and practice and hold higher education leadership positions across the country and around the world.

Programme Structure

Curriculum

This 63-credit hour program includes course delivery designed for both working professionals and full-time students.

We generally follow a cohort model, allowing you to progress to graduation with a peer support group.

Successful degree completion includes a minimum of 15 hours of doctoral dissertation and completion of a professional development sequence.

All students are advised by full-time program faculty, and most coursework is taught face-to-face or through hybrid delivery formats.

We offer an international higher education class that may include overseas travel.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 108 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

63 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stillwater, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate College application

Transcripts from all previously attended institutions (3.0 minimum graduate GPA required)

Current résumé/vita

Three letters of recommendation (prefer at least one from a previous faculty member)

Career objectives and personal goal statement (1-2 paged total, double spaced)

Academic or scholarly writing sample (optional)

Current TOEFL/IELTS scores for international applicants (required to establish English proficiency)

Interview: Program faculty may request an interview with the applicant.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20786 USD / year

≈ 20786 USD / year
Out-of-State

17890 USD / year

≈ 17890 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7550 USD / year

≈ 7550 USD / year

Living costs

Stillwater

United States

900 - 1400 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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Features

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

Stillwater

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