Educational Leadership Policy Ph.D.
Cutting-edge and in-depth research methodology
This program prepares graduates to be critically-engaged educational researchers and policy stakeholders. Graduates will be able to use data-driven methods to craft, enact, and evaluate policy with a focus on making educational systems more equitable for students and families.
Learning Model
Online
Credit Hours
93 credits
Students typically transfer 30 hours from a qualifying Master’s program.
Tuition Estimates
Average In or Out of State
$415-500 per credit hour
Tuition rates are based on your residency determination of Texas Resident, Non-Resident, or Foreign. Please consult the Admissions site for more information.
About This Program
Students receive rigorous training in leadership, organizations, policy theory, research methods, policy implementation and advocacy. An interdisciplinary course of study provides a strong foundation for understanding the importance of policy in the context of educational systems, stakeholder relations and social change.
Students also examine the impact of economic, political, sociological and historical factors on education policy. The program seeks to bridge the divide between policy and practice.
Learn More About Our Educational Policy Programs
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
- Online delivery
- Prepares working teachers interested in pursuing careers as principals in Texas
- Become a principal or other district leader
- Internship or field experience required
- Capstone Project
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with a Concentration in Educational Policy
- Online delivery
- Prepares graduates for non-certified employment positions or to continue to a doctoral degree
- Work in education, government, non-profits, advocacy groups, etc.
- Internship not required, but practical application recommended
- Non-Thesis
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
- Online delivery
- Improves and enhances the skills of executive school leaders
- Work in administrative leadership in educational institutions, e.g. school districts
- Internship or demonstration of proficiency in program evaluation required
- Dissertation
Ph.D. in Educational Leadership Policy
- Online delivery
- Prepares graduates to be critically engaged educational researchers and policy stakeholders
- Focus on scholarly practice, research, or teaching at university level
- Practical experiences in research and scholarly communication required
- Dissertation
Why earn an Educational Leadership Policy Ph.D.?
Quality
Texas Tech University is a leader in both education and policy at the state, national, and international levels across many disciplines.
Flexible
Our online delivery offers you the convenience of completing your coursework from wherever you are.
Impact
Our program prepares graduates to assume leadership roles in educational policy as policymakers, policy researchers, and policy advocates across all levels of education.
More info about this program
The Educational Leadership faculty host the ExpandED webinar series, covering education policy and related topics.
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Meet the program faculty
College of Education
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Address
Texas Tech University, College of Education, 3002 18th Street Lubbock, TX 79409 -
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Email
educ.webmaster@ttu.edu