About PhD Program,
The Ph.D. in education policy and leadership is designed for those who intend to build an academic career focused on studying education and policy as researchers, professors, and policy analysts, gaining the knowledge and methodological tools to conduct cutting-edge research on the pressing educational issues of the day.
At the heart of the Ph.D. program in education policy and leadership is the mentor-apprentice model, in which students work on research projects alongside a collection of esteemed faculty. As a doctoral student, you will be matched with an LPO faculty member whose research interests align with your own, and you will design an individualized program of study that reflects your specific interests and background. The program offers two concentrations: Educational Leadership and Policy and Higher Education Leadership and Policy.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Our community boasts nearly 200 graduate students across five programs. As a graduate student at Peabody, you will tackle new and emerging issues in education, psychology, and human development and work on leading research alongside faculty.
We encourage you to dive deeper into our Ph.D. programs and envision yourself at Peabody as you consider where to continue your education. You will find detailed application information on our How to Apply page, along with an application checklist to keep handy as you tackle your application for admission.
Official GRE scores are required as part of the Ph.D. application and must have been taken within the last 5 years for scores to be considered. Our GRE institutional code is 1871, and there is no department code.
You may register for the GRE test directly at the ETS website.
International Applicants should review the Additional Information section for additional testing requirements and information.
PhD Funding Coverage,
All Peabody graduate (Ph.D.) students receive full tuition funding through a combination of University Tuition Scholarships or merit awards. University Tuition Scholarships are service-free awards that pay all or part of tuition costs. The following graduate awards are normally supplemented by a full University Tuition Scholarship, which usually includes student health insurance coverage: University Fellowships, Graduate Teaching Assistantships, Graduate Research Assistantships, Traineeships, and Teacher Training Awards.
Stipend and salary award amounts vary by program and major professor. For more information, contact the appropriate graduate admissions coordinator for your department of interest.
Application Requirement,
- Transcript(s)
- Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- GRE scores
- Supplemental materials
- SPED Ph.D. Applicants only
- Additional Information for International Applicants
Application Deadline,
Dec 01, 2024
Application Fee,
Ph.D. applications require a $95 fee at submission and GRE scores. Ph.D. students at Peabody receive full funding for their tuition, as well as a stipend for living expenses. The deadline to apply is December 1.
