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PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Educational Administration and Higher Education

At Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

Location

United States

Qualification

Doctoral degree

Fees

USD21555

(2026)

Duration

6 Semester(s)

Next intake

13.01.2027

Entry Score

6.5

IELTS

Course info

In the School of Education, the Doctor of Philosophy degree is a cross-departmental degree offered in five departments. Educational Administration and Higher Education participates in the Ph.D. in Education program with a concentration in educational administration. The program provides advanced level preparation related to administrative practices and policies in P-20 educational settings. Students focus their studies in either pre-K-12 administration or higher education. In addition to learning to do independent, high quality research, the core of the program includes study of policy and politics in educational systems, leadership and change in educational organizations, program development and evaluation, ethics and social justice, and education and culture.

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Duration: 6 Semester(s)

Fees: USD21555

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2027	Carbondale
Fall (August), 2027	Carbondale

Entry requirements for Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

All undergraduate and graduate transcripts except from SIU Carbondale.

A minimum of at least 3.25 graduate grade point average.

A completed department application.

A completed on-line graduate school application.

International students must take the TOEFL and receive a minimum score of 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), or 80 (Internet).

3-5 years of successful work experience in teaching, administration, or student affairs. Submit three recommendation letters from persons familiar with you professionally.

Submit a writing sample, preferably a graduate course paper.

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Application Deadline

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Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.