Academic Programs - Educational Administration and Policy
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Administration and Policy
The Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Policy is designed to prepare scholars and administrators who combine the expertise of the academic researcher with the perspectives of the public intellectual to advance the knowledge and practice of preK-12 educational administration and policy making.
Program of Study
| Area | Semester Hours |
| Educational Administration and Policy Core: EDAP 9010, Educational Administration &Policy Analysis EDAP 9015, Curriculum & Educational Policy EDAP 9020, Education Finance & Policy EDAP 9025, Law & Educational Policy EDAP 9045, Administrative Theory EDAP 9250, Supervision Theory |
18 |
| Research Methodology Courses | 12 |
| Specialization | 12 minimum |
| Apprenticeship or Internship | 3 |
| Pre-Candidacy Hours, EDAP 9000 | 3 or more |
| Dissertation Hours—Candidacy | 10 minimum |
| Other coursework as determined by Committee | Varies |
| Minimum Required | 58 |
| Cognate
REQUIRED—beyond the required 58 hours |
9 |
Comprehensive Examination and Prospectus (Minimum of 3 semester hours)
Dissertation-Candidacy (10 semester hours)
Admissions: Fall annually
PHD in Educational Administration and Policy Graduate Handbook
PHD in Educational Administration and Policy Advisement form (Fall 2008 & later)
PHD in Educational Administration and Policy Advisement form (Prior to Fall 2008)
LEAP Department Graduate Handbook
