Educational Leadership, Ph.D.

Saint Louis University is dedicated to helping you pursue your dreams and accomplish your goals. The Billiken Promise is our commitment to innovative affordability and experiential learning initiatives for all our students. Through this one-of-a-kind promise, you can stand out with SLU to reach your goals and make memories to last a lifetime.

At SLU, you can unlock hands-on experiences with the SLU EXPeriential Learning Program that will prepare you for whatever the future holds. And, with your SLU education behind you, you’ll be prepared to take on your career and make a lasting impact on our world. Over 135,000 SLU alumni live in all 50 states and 154 countries.

You make the city of St. Louis your campus when you choose SLU. Nestled in the Midtown neighbourhood, our campus is a 271-acre oasis of greenery and gathering spots perfect for community building, all in a bustling metropolitan setting! Surrounded by exciting attractions and with easy access to public transportation, there’s so much to explore on campus and beyond.

At SLU we’ve formed a community of students from diverse backgrounds. Our campus community is tied together by one common string: the Billiken. No matter where you come from or where you hope to land, we know you could find your home at Saint Louis University. Your first step to becoming a Billiken starts with submitting your application for admission at slu.edu    or through the Common Application.

Saint Louis University's graduate programs lead to a range of academic degrees, including Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Medicine, and Doctor of Philosophy. In addition, many academic departments at SLU offer graduate certificate programs and accelerated or dual-degree options.

In all, SLU offers more than 80 post-baccalaureate and professional degree programs, with many earning national recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Graduate Schools” edition.

Focused on advanced degrees in health care, STEM, business, law, the humanities, education and more, 13 colleges, schools and centres at SLU offer master's and Ph.D. programs, both online and on the ground at our St. Louis, Missouri, and Madrid, Spain campuses.