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Start Your Journey Towards a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership Dr. Bryan Jay Kooiman, Ph.D. in Educational Leadership (Alumnus)

Our Ph.D. in Educational Leadership online program puts you on the forefront of an ever-changing field by learning, developing, and applying innovative research methods.

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Ph.D. in Educational Leadership – Online

A doctoral degree represents the highest level of achievement in any academic discipline. The online Ph.D. degree in Educational Leadership is research-based, prepares graduates to excel as researchers, educational leaders at K-12 and higher, administrators, and consultants.

Students who choose this path will experience rewarding challenges that will develop deep knowledge, elevate innovation, and provide the practical skills needed to improve districts and institutions. Earning your online Doctorate in Educational Leadership will not only improve your career – it will allow you to change schools and the lives of the students who attend them for the better.

Individualized Online Doctoral Programs

Our entirely online program provides students with a unique opportunity to pursue a Doctorate in Education according to a highly individualized agenda, learn in small groups, interact extensively with other scholars in a convenient format, and work closely with College of Education faculty on important research. Collaborating with our expert faculty allows students to accrue knowledge and strengthen their research acumen through interactions with individuals from a diverse set of industries, including the academic, military, and corporate worlds. From the classroom to the culmination of the Ph.D. dissertation, students will develop the abilities needed to respond to emerging problems and opportunities facing schools.Dr. Wenling Li

Program Overview

Integrate theory and research in our online Ph.D. in Educational Leadership program while developing the skills and knowledge to meet the growing and changing demands of diverse student bodies.

As you complete an expansive literature review, interact with leading scholars, and delve into research to answer your most pressing academic questions, you will undergo a transformative journey that will make you a world-class educational leader.

A once-in-a-lifetime experience awaits you – right in the comfort of your home.

See the Trident Catalog for full descriptions of all program course offerings.

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership brochure

Admissions Requirements

Prepare to take the lead in our virtual classrooms and in your career. If you are ready to take this important next step, apply online now. An application fee of $75 (non-refundable) and documents specified below are required for all Ph.D. applicants.

Core Courses

You will take four research methods courses and four required theory courses in the field of educational leadership. These courses build the foundation for electives, which you may pursue in your specialized area of study. Courses are valued at four semester credits.

Trident accepts no more than four semester credits of doctoral level credits from regionally accredited doctoral granting institutions provided the transferred course meets the same content standards as the Trident course.

Note: Students are required to purchase IBM SPSS Statistical Software for the quantitative research courses and dissertation research.

Concentrations

In addition to required core courses, you will engage in three concentration courses to complete this degree plan. Select one concentration from our four areas of study:

Educational Technology
This concentration prepares educational leaders to understand and create new technologically and sound pedagogies grounded in innovative research and practice.
Health Education
The concentration in Health Education prepares students to serve in the field of health education through teaching, research, and service. We will provide a contemporary curriculum that empowers our students to translate knowledge to meet the growing needs of domestic and global health education. Courses include Research in Educational Leadership, Health Promotion, Program Planning, Design and Evaluation, and Health Behavior and Change.
Higher Educational Leadership
This concentration prepares professionals from community colleges and higher education institutions.
Teaching, Learning and Development
This concentration prepares professionals from various sectors in pre-kindergarten through high school level teaching.

Doctoral Positioning System (DPS)

Designed to help doctoral students follow their progress, Trident’s new Doctoral positioning System (DPS) allows students to track completion of tasks and milestones that are required to obtain their doctorate. The Trident DPS includes 2 features:

ePortfolio – To save everything related to the development of your dissertation in a single place.
800 Dissertation Tasks Course – Provides a single place to submit, track, and gain approval for completed tasks.

Comprehensive Exam

This includes a written and oral qualifying exam to test your understanding of research methods and statistical concepts within the research process. Upon completion of all courses, the exam is conducted via phone conference or e-conference.

Dissertation Study and Committee

A dissertation committee will be assembled when students begin their dissertation research. Each committee consists of three faculty members, one of whom serves as chair of the committee. One member of the committee must be external to Trident. The chairperson and the committee members will be responsible for guiding the student during the dissertation process.

Students demonstrate a synthesis of their doctoral study, knowledge and scholarship with a significant research project that contributes to general principles of knowledge in the field(s) potentially affected by the research. Following the completion of the course work, including the Dissertation Proposal Seminar (DEL 699), you will work on the dissertation and register in subsequent sessions in the dissertation series (DEL 700, DEL 701, DEL 702), and dissertation continuation courses (DEL 703 and above).

IRB Application

Pursuant to Federal law and regulations, Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval is required for research involving human subjects. Accordingly, prior to conducting research involving human subjects, including the collecting and analyzing of data, the proposed study must be reviewed and approved by the Trident IRB.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition cost for the Ph.D. program:

tuition type	per credit	per course	per year*
Standard	$990	$3,960	$15,840
Retired Military / Veteran / Partnership / And Their Immediate Family Members	$885	$3,540	$14,160
Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees	$800	$3,200	$12,800

*Assumes no transfer credits and that student enrolls in an average of 16 credits per year. Does not include cost of dissertation continution courses, the number of which vary based on dissertation completion date.

All per semester credit hour costs are for program level (600/700) courses. Students in the dissertation stage register for one course of four semester credit hours per session. In addition, there are dissertation continuation courses which are $800 per course at 0 credit hours.

University Fees:

Books and Supplies: $0
Bounced Check Fee: $30
Course Materials: $0
Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
Doctoral Application Fee: $75 (non-refundable)
Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
Graduation Fee: $150
Lab Fee: $25-69 (for students enrolled in courses with a lab portion)
Official Transcript: $10 (rush fee $35)
Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
Payment Plan Set-up: $30 (non-refundable)
Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
Technology Fee: $0
Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.

Seeking more information on the cost of attending Trident? Visit Trident’s Financial Aid Resources page where you will find financial aid tools including Trident’s Net Price Calculator and Shopping Sheet, a guide to assist in early financial planning for college.

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