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Sep 04, 2025
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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog
Educational Administration Ph.D.
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(90 credits)
The program in educational administration leading to the doctor of philosophy degree is designed to prepare selected persons for leadership roles in public school administration, college teaching and research, college and university administration, and governmental and industrial positions requiring competencies relevant to educational administration and research.
A minimum of 72 credit hours of graduate work beyond the bachelor’s degree is required in addition to the successful completion of a doctoral dissertation as prescribed in the regulations of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Admission to Candidacy
Students may apply for admission to candidacy after any provisions or conditions that may have been attached to admission to the program have been removed. Additionally, all the standards of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies must be met. Refer to that section of this Catalog for details.
Dissertation
An acceptable dissertation on a topic or problem relating to the student’s area of specialization is required for completion of degree requirements.
Time Limitation
The doctor of philosophy must be completed with a total of fifteen years after admission to the program
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Specialization in School Administration:
The program utilizes the use of distant learning, independent study, field experiences, and internships. The final program for each student will be developed by the student and the committee and will be based on background, interests, needs, and goals.
A. Foundational Studies (15 credits):
To develop competencies through understanding of contributions from philosophical, sociological, historical, psychological, and research foundations of education. B. Educational Administration (42 credits):
To develop a knowledge and understanding in educational administration, including curriculum and supervision. The student may choose to develop a highly specialized knowledge and competency in such areas of educational administration as school finance and business management, school plant planning, school law. C. Ph.D. Core in Theory and Research in Educational Administration (15 credits):
To develop competencies and breadth of understanding in the application of theory and research the student must complete the following core: D. Dissertation (18 credits)
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