Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership

The program for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education with a specialization in Educational Leadership is intended to prepare scholars and researchers and focuses on developing and applying theoretical and research knowledge and skills to the field of leadership studies. The Ph.D. program is designed primarily for students who intend to pursue careers in policy, research, or college and university teaching. It may also be appropriate for students who are interested in careers in k-20 education or related fields, though it is more theory and research oriented than the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree.

The Ph.D. dissertation requires the completion of an original, empirical research study that makes a contribution to scholarship in the field of leadership studies. In addition to the traditional dissertation, students may also elect to submit three publishable manuscripts.

WSU Graduate School general application requirements(including application fee). Once in GradCAS search for Washington State University Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership.
Current resume or vitae documenting your educational attainments and highlighting any education related work and/or research experience.
Letter of Intent / Statement of Purpose. Please provide a written statement of your scholarly and professional objectives, and how you believe your enrollment in Washington State University's Ed.D. program will advance these objectives. Your statement should be no more than two pages, single-spaced, and must include the following:
A summary of your beliefs and/or values about leadership.
A description of leadership or other life experience that relates to graduate study,
Your scholarly and/or research interests as an educational leader
The unique contributions you would bring to the graduate degree program and community of scholar- practitioners.
Academic Writing Sample (i.e., literature review, academic research paper or published article).
Three letters of reference. The letters of recommendation should address your
scholarship,
facility with written, oral, and interpersonal communication,
leadership and/or interpersonal skills. (Please do not send placement files.) Two of these letters should be from persons from whom you have taken previous coursework, and one letter should come from an education leader for whom you have worked. If you are unable to contact previous professors, letters should be from individuals qualified to address your ability to be successful academically and professionally. All of the letters should address your qualifications as a potential doctoral student.
Complete Educational History and Transcripts from any colleges/universities:
Where any degrees have been granted or are expected.
That show any graded bachelor's work and/or graduate-level work (including doctoral) taken after the bachelor's degree.
Unofficial copies may be uploaded with your Graduate School application for application review. If admitted, you will be required to submit official copies to the WSU Graduate School.
Official WSU Transcripts are NOT required for coursework taken at WSU.
Applicants with at least a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) grade point Avg, or the equivalent in the last 60 graded semester (90 quarter) hours, from an accredited college or university, or at least a B grade point Avg in any graduate work from a recognized graduate school are eligible for admission to regular student status. Applicants with at least 12 semester hours of approved coursework from accredited graduate schools with at least a B grade point Avg are eligible for admission to regular student status. GRE
TOEFL - iBT 80
IELTS Band 7