Education Sciences - Educational Leadership Option

Cultivate Your Passion

Designed for the working educational professional who wants to gain expertise for a research-intensive career, this rigorous, online program can be completed in as little as four years. As a student in this program you will:

• Develop a conceptual framework based on educational theories that will prepare you to advance knowledge in the field.

• Acquire quantitative and qualitative research skills and conduct original research in the form of a 5-chapter dissertation.

• Engage with a cohort of other online students.

Attend a Virtual Information Session

To learn more about this program, please register for a virtual information session where we address program specifics and common questions. Register here.

Admission Requirements

Eligibility:

• A graduate degree (M.A. or equivalent) from an accredited college or university, with a minimum GPA of 3.5
• Completed a graduate-level basic statistics course with a grade of B or higher. See requirements here.

Application Documents:

• UK Graduate Application
• Professional Resume: This should provide your name, contact information, postsecondary education (all degrees, years awarded, institution names, emphasis area), work experiences, professional certifications, professional memberships, publications, research experiences, and Honors/Awards.
• Personal Statement: Submit an up to 2-page personal statement addressing the following prompts. The paper should be double-spaced, in Times New Roman 12-point font.
     Why do you want to complete a Ph.D. in educational leadership studies?
     Why have you chosen to apply to this particular program?
     What are your interests as it relates to research in the area of educational leadership?
     How does this program align with your career goal as an academician or researcher?
• DEI Statement: Please provide a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statement. The statement should address multiple facets of how your values and experiences advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in your work. Your statement should reflect the relative importance of these issues to your work and reveal your personal commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The DEI statement should be one double-spaced page, with 1-inch margins and 12-point Times New Roman.
• Academic Recommendation (at least one): A recommendation from someone who has earned a doctoral degree and serves in an academic institution is preferred. This recommender should be able to speak to your ability to successfully navigate doctoral-level coursework and complete independent research.
• Professional Recommendation (at least one): Recommender should be able to speak to your creativity, ability to navigate systems, and critical thinking skills.
• On-Demand Writing Assessment: Each applicant participates in an on-demand writing task as part of the application process. Learn more about this requirement here. 
      

December 1, 2023, is the application deadline for Fall 2024 start.