Doctor of Philosophy in International Educational Leadership

The growth of study abroad and international education programs in the past ten years has driven an increase in the demand for professionals with advanced training in international education leadership, theory, and advocacy all over the world. A Master's degree is becoming the required academic level for mid-level and even some entry level positions in the field. With the aforementioned growth in the field, research, and particularly research through advanced degrees, is imperative to inform the field.In offering this program, the Department of Educational Leadership endeavors to provide the future leadership of governmental, educational, and nonprofit organizations with necessary tools for developing, implementing, and managing internationalization efforts related with Cross-Cultural Exchange and Training, Global Education, and International Education Development. The Ph.D. in International Educational Leadership focuses on education both as an instrument of international development and as a means of promoting cross-cultural understanding.

Online Application to the Graduate SchoolCover LetterTwo Letters of ReferenceCurrent Professional ResumeOfficial Transcripts from your completed Bachelor's Degree and Master's DegreeStudents whose Master's Degree is from a non-English speaking university should have their official transcripts translated by a credential evaluation service such as: Educational Perspectives or World Education ServicesEssayApplicants whose native language is not English must submit an acceptable English language proficiency test score