Overview

This online program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) educators or those who work in STEM fields in higher education. However, leadership aspects are focused on PK-12.

Although this program is not a licensure program, graduates have progressed in their careers as STEM Department chairs, principals, superintendents, college faculty and curriculum coordinators.

What you will learn

As a student in the Doctor of Education in Leadership in Schooling - STEM Option, you will collaborate with STEM professionals around the world and work through a social justice lens to find solutions to problems of practice within your own schools and districts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Student Learning in STEM fields
EDUC.6910 Developing Inclusive School Contexts
Systems Leadership
Strategic Partnering with Families and Communities
Reading and Applying Educational Research
Education Reform in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics
Leadership and Research in STEM Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Lowell, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree in a field relevant to K-12 education, M.Ed. or Ed.S. from an accredited institution
Should be currently working in a K-12 school or other setting that serves these students, have at least three years of experience as a teacher and/or as an instructional leader, have a commitment to continuing to serve such students as a leader who will influence excellence and equity
Should have three years of experience as a STEM teacher or other roles in STEM within the district e.g. elementary STEM coordinator; mathematics coach
Demonstrated leadership skills in such settings

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

29250 USD / year

≈ 29250 USD / year
Out-of-State

29250 USD / year

≈ 29250 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16672 USD / year

≈ 16672 USD / year

Living costs

Lowell

United States

1130 - 2341 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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