Ph.D. Advanced Education Studies – Educ. Leadership

What Will You Study in Liberty’s Ph.D. in Advanced Educational Studies – Educational Leadership?

 Through this program, you will learn:

• Educational leadership and public relations
• Leadership principles and ethics
• Organizational analysis and problem-solving
• Theories of educational leadership

As you begin our Ph.D. in educational leadership degree online, you will learn how to apply organizational theories and models to create and lead effective higher education organizations and implement best practices. You will also cover issues of effective communication and how to develop productive relationships both within and outside of the school. Additionally, you will be conducting research and working on your dissertation to contribute to the field of educational leadership.

Potential Career Options with an Educational Leadership Degree

• Academic dean
• Chief learning officer
• Educational researcher
• Executive director of education
• Higher education administration
• Higher education curriculum coordinator
• Higher education professor
• Provost
• School superintendent*

*This role may require additional licensure.

Benefits of Our Ph.D. in Educational Leadership Degree

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online Ph.D. in Advanced Educational Studies degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• You will learn how to create and administrate effective education environments.
• Our Doctor of Philosophy in Education program will allow you to develop educational management skills and foster leadership in teachers and students.
• Our Ph.D. online allows you to transfer in up to 39 credit hours so you can turn your EdD into a Ph.D. in as little as 1.5 – 2 years – depending on your transfer credit.
• Completing your Ph.D. with an integrated dissertation gives you a terminal educational credential that shows employers you have reached the pinnacle of your field’s achievement.

Military Tuition Discount

We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Find out how you can take advantage of this unique opportunity as you work towards your goal of reaching the pinnacle of your profession — for less.