Educational Leadership & Policy
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Quick Facts
Main Campus (Tucson)
Hybrid (In person and online courses)
January 15 for domestic and international applicants
The Educational Leadership & Policy Ph.D. program is designed to expand the boundaries of the educational leadership and policy field with an explicit focus on inclusivity, social justice, and anti-racism. The program prepares leaders to achieve results in the nation's schools by translating theory and knowledge into practice, applying research to inform decision-making, and following ethical principles. Coursework in the program features reflection, group discussion, simulations, problem-solving, quantitative and qualitative research methods, and theory from a variety of disciplines (e.g. anthropology, sociology) as well as leadership and policy studies.
Study and address complex issues of social justice in educational leadership and policy.
Conduct rigorous research on educational leadership and policy.
Learn about educational leadership, policy, and practice through pertinent research and theory.
The program prepares students for leadership positions in educational institutions, policymaking positions at the district, state, and national levels, and faculty positions in higher education settings.
EDL 606: Policy Analysis in Education
EDL 620: Advanced Foundations in Educational Leadership: Theory, Research & Practice OR other theory class in another department
EDL 622: Research and Data-Based Decision-Making
EDL 625: Leadership for the School and the Diverse Community
Admission Requirements
- Master's degree in educational leadership or related field
- Cumulative GPA of 3.5 for graduate work
Ready to learn more?
We recommend reading the student handbook for details about our department and our program. For more information, contact Dr. Melanie Bertrand, Director of the Ph.D. in Educational Leadership & Policy.