Doctor of Philosophy in Education Management (PhD)

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

Complete Curriculum Overview

Higher Education Concentration

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

PK-12 Administration Concentration

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, must achieve a 3.0 in first 6 hours [This is currently waived for all 2021 Applicants]
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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