Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Organizational Development PHD Program By University of Louisville |Top Universities

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Organizational Development

Tuitionfee

1,550 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Feb, 2024Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Organizational Development encompasses five specialties:
  • P-12 Administration
  • Post-secondary Administration
  • Sport administration
  • Human Resource Development
  • Evaluation
The doctoral degree is granted in recognition of scholarly proficiency and distinctive achievement in a specific field/discipline. All candidates for a doctoral degree in the College of Education and Human Development must successfully complete qualifying exams and a dissertation/professional portfolio that clearly indicates the candidate has mastered and can exhibit/articulate the content knowledge, skills and dispositions specific to their discipline and can utilize appropriate research methodologies to contribute to the body of knowledge in their field.

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Organizational Development encompasses five specialties:
  • P-12 Administration
  • Post-secondary Administration
  • Sport administration
  • Human Resource Development
  • Evaluation
The doctoral degree is granted in recognition of scholarly proficiency and distinctive achievement in a specific field/discipline. All candidates for a doctoral degree in the College of Education and Human Development must successfully complete qualifying exams and a dissertation/professional portfolio that clearly indicates the candidate has mastered and can exhibit/articulate the content knowledge, skills and dispositions specific to their discipline and can utilize appropriate research methodologies to contribute to the body of knowledge in their field.

Admission requirements

79+
6.5+
3+
  1. Graduate Application  (even if currently enrolled in a University of Louisville program). All other application materials, except GRE Scores and online recommendation letters, should be sent to the address at the bottom of this page.
  2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae. It is expected that applicants have prior academic and professional experience in their field of interest. The PhD program is intended for experienced professionals, holding relevant academic degrees and who are qualified to undertake advanced study at the doctoral level. It is important that the academic and professional experience of applicants match the educational focus of the program curriculum and the educational and professional orientation of the program faculty.
  3. Recommendations. Using the Graduate School online application, enter email addresses of three individuals familiar with your background to provide a letter of evaluation in addition to the  Recommendation form . It is recommended that at least one of the individuals be a former faculty member who is able to speak to your academic background.
  4. Graduate Record Examination test scores (Verbal & Quantitative). Please have official scores sent to UofL from Education Testing Services (UofL code is 1838). If you are a former University of Louisville student, and believe your scores are on file, please note this in the comment section of your Graduate Application. If applying for an assistantship, scholarship, or fellowship, scores must be no more than five years old.
  5. The TOEFL is required of students from countries where English is not the native language, and who have not completed a college level degree in the United States. It is the expectation of the Admissions Committee that applicants would have a minimum computer-based TOEFL score of 220 or a paper-based score of 560.
  6. Official Transcripts. Send official transcripts for all previous undergraduate and graduate coursework to the address indicated below. Do not provide University of Louisville transcripts and transcripts previously submitted to the College of Education and Human Development.

    Applicants who have completed a degree outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by  World Education Evaluation Service  or  Education Credentials Evaluators.  The agency will do an evaluation according to U.S. guidelines and mail an official copy of the evaluation to UofL. In some cases the applicant may only have one official copy of the transcript. In that situation, WES or ECE will mail the official transcript back to the student after the evaluation has been completed. If you have a master's degree from the U.S., this requirement is waived.
  7. Grade Point Average: It is expected that applicants would have GPAs of at least 3.5 for prior undergraduate and graduate degrees.
  8. Formal Statement of Goals. Prepare a formal statement that describes 1) your detailed rationale for pursuing a doctoral degree and 2) your research interest(s). State which track of the PhD program for which you are applying. Discuss your interest in a doctoral study, indicating how your personal and professional goals, professional experiences, and commitment to education, learning, and research are congruent with a doctoral program in educational leadership and organization development. More specifically, relate your goals to a particular specialization(s). 


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  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

1,550 USD
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International Students

1,550 USD
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