Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management (PhD)
Learn to navigate the intricacies of educational institutions with an accelerated online Ph.D. in Education Management from Hampton University. As education becomes increasingly complex, leaders must be flexible, while utilizing the most innovative educational strategies. This advanced degree provides you the skills and experiences to adapt in the dynamic educational environment while leading organizations to the forefront of the field.
The accelerated 60 credit-hour Educational Management Ph.D. program is designed to provide specialized instruction, and is focused on giving students the experience they need. The degree offers specializations in:
- Higher Education
- Pre-K-12 Education
These concentrations, in combination with leadership training, provide graduates with a comprehensive set of skills that allow them to facilitate positive change in the educational landscape. Take your career to the next level – apply today.
This unique program in executive Educational Management provides an attractive and viable alternative to “traditional” doctoral programs in educational leadership. As an alternative doctoral model, the program is designed to:
- Provide candidates with an advanced curriculum that focuses on relevant and current topics and issues in executive educational leadership;
- Focus on the core leadership competencies, dispositions, and applied research that executive educational leaders need to be effective in educational settings;
- Provide opportunities for candidates to focus their dissertation on actual problems in educational organizations, making the dissertation relevant and practical, and thereby encouraging organizational support;
- Provide candidates with access to a network of successful educational leaders and organizations to support their intellectual, professional, and career development.
Curriculums
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUO 610 | Current Issues in Education | 3 |
| EDUO 611 | Techniques and Problems in Educational Research | 3 |
| EDUO 710 | Leadership Theory & Practice in Educational Organizations | 3 |
| EDUO 711 | Dynamics of Managing Organizational Performance | 3 |
| EDUO 712 | Higher Education Finance | 3 |
| EDUO 714 | Strategy and Strategic Planning | 3 |
| EDUO 715 | Dynamics of Innovation and Change in Educational Systems | 3 |
| EDUO 716 | History of Higher Education | 3 |
| EDUO 718 | Policy, Ethics, and Politics in Education | 3 |
| EDUO 719 | Diversity and Equality in Education | 3 |
| EDUO 720 | Assessment, Evaluation and Accountability | 3 |
| EDUO 721 | Collaboration and Constituencies | 3 |
| EDUO 722 | College Student Development | 3 |
| EDUO 723 | Legal Issues in Higher Education | 3 |
| EDUO 724 | Organization and Governance | 3 |
| EDUO 731 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
| EDUO 732 | Quantitative Research Methods | 0 |
| EDUO 737 | Ph.D. Comprehensive Exam | 3 |
| EDUO 738 | Internship (I) | 3 |
| EDUO 738 | Internship (II) | 3 |
| EDUO 739 | Dissertation Research Seminar | 3 |
| EDUO 740 | Dissertation Research | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 66 |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUO 610 | Current Issues in Education | 3 |
| EDUO 611 | Techniques and Problems in Educational Research | 3 |
| EDUO 710 | Leadership Theory & Practice in Educational Organizations | 3 |
| EDUO 711 | Dynamics of Managing Organizational Performance | 3 |
| EDUO 713 | School District Finance & Budgeting | 3 |
| EDUO 714 | Strategy and Strategic Planning | 3 |
| EDUO 715 | Dynamics of Innovation and Change in Educational Systems | 3 |
| EDUO 717 | History of PK-12 Educational Reform | 3 |
| EDUO 718 | Policy, Ethics, and Politics in Education | 3 |
| EDUO 719 | Diversity and Equality in Education | 3 |
| EDUO 720 | Assessment, Evaluation and Accountability | 3 |
| EDUO 721 | Collaboration and Constituencies | 3 |
| EDUO 725 | Supervision and Professional Development | 3 |
| EDUO 726 | Legal Issues in PK-12 Education | 3 |
| EDUO 727 | Instructional Improvement | 3 |
| EDUO 731 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
| EDUO 732 | Quantitative Research Methods | 0 |
| EDUO 737 | Ph.D. Comprehensive Exam | 3 |
| EDUO 738 | Internship (I) | 3 |
| EDUO 738 | Internship (II) | 3 |
| EDUO 739 | Dissertation Research Seminar | 3 |
| EDUO 740 | Dissertation Research | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 66 |
Course Details
- Cost Per Credit – $695
- Course Length – 8 weeks
- Degree Credits – 60
- Degree Length – 2 years
Financial Aid
- Available to those who qualify
- Apply for financial aid at US Office of Student Aid.
- FAFSA School Code: 003714
Application Deadlines
This program now offers rolling admissions. Application deadlines are for each cohort. If the cohort is full, or if the cohort does not meet the minimum student requirement, you will be considered for the next cohort.
Fall – June 15th (Starts August)
Summer – April 1st (Starts end of May)
Admissions Requirements
- Students interested in applying to the Ph.D. program in Education Management must have an education background such as a bachelors or master’s in the field of education.
- Master’s degree must have at least 3.0 GPA
- Students with a Master’s Degree in Education are not required to take the GRE
- GRE score of 150, score below 150 will be considered for provisional admission after submitting writing sample. If student is selected for provisional admission, they must achieve a 3.0 in the first 6 hours.
- Application for admission
- Written statement of Career/Professional Plans
- A writing sample of at least 1500 words, with APA citations and format. Respond to one of the following topics using documents, reference data, and sources of information:
- 1. How will educators bridge the achievement gap for K-12 students who are below grade level, and mitigating time lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
- 2. Why is it critical for educators to address the barriers and obstacles students face to achieving success in school? How do educators promote equity in schools to assist students in overcoming these obstacles and barriers so each student can reach their potential?
- 3. How will institutions of higher learning adjust their strategies to the ever-changing circumstances stemming from the global COVID-19 pandemic and the virtual learning platform that has gained prominence in colleges and universities?
- Two letters of recommendation that address academic ability, interpersonal skills, integrity, and written/oral communication effectiveness.
- Personal Interview as needed
- One official, sealed transcript from each institution attended
- Resume
- A copy of your State or Federal ID
- Transfer Credit Policy
Please forward all admissions packages and supplemental documentation to:
Hampton U Online
Attn: HUO Graduate Admissions
PO Box 6227
Hampton, Virginia 23668
Official Transcripts sent through a transcript network may be sent to hutranscripts@hamptonu.edu
Unofficial/Opened/Scanned transcripts will not be accepted for graduate programs
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