OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Leadership
Doctoral program preparing superintendents, educational policymakers, and university administrators in organizational theory, data-driven school reform, and educational equity.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree from an accredited institution with min. 3.5 GPA
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 85+ or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Doctoral research statement and scholarly writing sample
- Recommendation letters
- Three professional and academic recommendations
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Doctoral research fellowships and Wisconsin school administrator tuition discounts up to $6,000
- Application fee
- $50
- Tuition / joining costs
- $695/credit hour
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Marian University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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