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Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

At Youngstown State University

Location

United States

Qualification

Doctoral degree

Fees

USD11810

(2026)

Duration

3 Year(s)

Next intake

25.08.2027

Course info

The Doctor of Education program is aimed at preparing reflective practitioners for demanding administrative positions. Become an expert to serve the school systems of our region.What You'll StudyStudy the most current state of knowledge and best practices in educational leadership through our Doctor of Education degree program. It provides terminal professional preparation for public and non-public school administrators in the northeastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania arenas.You'll master skills and knowledge related to educational management and instructional leadership, and you'll study education policy and planning to better understand the intricacies of the educational system and how it may affect student learning.This program seeks to serve the students, parents and communities of the region by providing effective educational leadership in elementary, secondary and central office administrative positions. Our recent EdD candidates and graduates hold leadership positions as superintendents, division directors and school principals in more than 50 school districts in Ohio and western Pennsylvania. Others are employed in health and human service agencies, while some teach in higher education settings

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide.Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

Duration: 3 Year(s)

Fees: USD11810

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2027	Youngstown

Entry requirements for Youngstown State University

A bachelor's degree from a college or university certified by a regional accrediting agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education. A bachelor's degree from non-regionally accredited institutions may be considered acceptable for admission. These are reviewed by the Admission and Appeals Committee.

Cumulative grade-point average in undergraduate work of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (some programs require higher GPAs).

TOEFL score—A minimum score of 550 on the paper-based test, 213 on the computer-based test, or 79-80 on the Internet-based (IBT) Test of English as a Foreign Language by graduates of foreign universities who are nonnative English speakers.

The College of Graduate Studies will accept the academic version of the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) as an alternative to the TOEFL exam for international students (A score of 6.5 on the IELTS test equates to a 550 on the paper-based TOEFL).

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Application Deadline

The application deadline isn't available Speak to an IDP counsellor for more detailed information

Further information

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