Ph.D. in Educational Leadershi - Shenandoah Univ

Shenandoah University's Ph.D. in Educational Leadership prepares working professionals for leadership roles in education and research institutions. The low-residency program features a cohort model, faculty research mentoring, and global learning opportunities. The curriculum includes a core in educational leadership and research methods, with concentrations in Leadership in Education or Initial Administrative Licensure.

Program Outline

Ph.D. in Educational Leadership at Shenandoah University

Degree Overview:

The Ph.D. in Educational Leadership program is designed for working professionals with career goals in education and research-based institutions like policy centers, think tanks, and education associations.
The program aims to develop learners' critical thinking, deep understanding, and theoretical knowledge of challenges and opportunities within educational organizations and related institutions.
Key features include a low-residency model, cohort learning model, faculty research mentoring, and global learning opportunities.

Outline:

The program requires a minimum of 62 credits.
It follows an interdisciplinary leadership and research core, complemented by a chosen concentration.

Core Curriculum:

(31 credits)

Educational Leadership Core (15 credits): Organizational Theory & Behavior, Leadership Theory & Application, Societal Factors, Governance & Public Policy, Change in Public Sector & Nonprofit Organizations.
Research Methods Core (16 credits): Foundations of Doctoral Research, Quantitative & Qualitative Research Methods for & in Doctoral Research (incl.

Applied Research Core (7 credits):

Quantitative/Qualitative Proposal, Pilot, & Directed Graduate Research.

Concentrations (9/15 credits):

Leadership in Education (non-licensure PreK-12 and postsecondary): 9 credits.
Initial Administrative Licensure: 15 credits.

Teaching:

The program employs a low-residency model with a combination of in-person Saturday meetings and online weekday evening classes.
Learners are grouped into cohorts of Educational Leadership Ph.D. and Ed.D.
Faculty mentors collaborate with learners on research projects.

Other:

The program is offered at the Winchester and Loudoun locations.
Learners have the opportunity to attend upcoming Ed.D.

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:

Educational Background:

A Master's degree in Education or related field is required.
Applicants with degrees in other fields may be considered with relevant work experience in education or a related field.

Grade Point Average (GPA):

A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required for all applicants.

Standardized Test Scores:

Applicants are required to submit official scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT).

Letters of Recommendation:

Three letters of recommendation are required from individuals familiar with the applicant's academic or professional experience.

Professional Experience:

While not explicitly stated, relevant work experience in education or a related field can strengthen an applicant's profile.

Additional Requirements:

International students whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency by submitting official scores from the TOEFL or IELTS exams.
All applicants must provide a personal statement outlining their career goals and reasons for pursuing the Ph.D. in Educational Leadership.

Language Proficiency Requirements:

For international students whose native language is not English, the following minimum scores are required:

TOEFL: 80
IELTS: 6.5

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