About the On-Campus Ph.D. Program
This program is ideal for future faculty members and school leaders looking to engage in the scholarship and development of a research agenda. Graduates of this program work in a variety of state policy, research, and teaching positions within state education agencies and postsecondary institutions throughout the United States and abroad.
Dr. Craig Wood and Co-Authors Release New Edition of Money and Schools
School finance expert, Dr. Craig Wood, serves as the lead author of Money and Schools (7th edition). The text is a seminal resource used in school finance courses nationwide.
Dr. Christopher Redding Publishes Article in The Conversation on Teacher Turnover
Dr. Redding’s Article “Teacher Turnover is a Problem – Here’s How to Fix It” appeared in the national news outlet, The Conversation.
Dr. F. Chris Curran wins prestigious National Academy of Education and Spencer Foundation Fellowship
F. Chris Curran, was recently awarded the NAEd/Spencer Post-doctoral Fellowship to study the effects of college applications including questions on high school suspension on students’ likelihood of being accepted and attending higher education.
Research Experience Combined with Cutting-Edge Coursework
The UF Educational Leadership PhD grounds students in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies while providing a robust understanding of educational systems, from the policy that governs them to applied practice at the school and classroom level. Courses are taught by some of the nation’s leading education scholars and students are trained in the latest research techniques and skills. Practical opportunities abound to publish and present research, engage with other scholars nationally, and support educational practice both locally and nationwide.
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PhD Program Courses Core Curriculum (21 credits) College Research Requirements (minimum 12 credits) |
Program Research Requirements (minimum 21 credits)
Research in Education Administration I (3) Research in Education Administration II (3) Regression/Data-Driven Decision-Making (3) Evaluation in School Programs/Causal Inference (3) Research Practicum (6) Proposal Writing (3) Electives/Transfer (minimum 12 units)
School Turnaround Topics in Education Policy Others as selected by student
Dissertation (24 credits) |
Pathways that Meet Your Professional Goals
The UF Educational Leadership PhD welcomes both full and part-time students. Whether you are coming directly from undergraduate studies, have been working a few years, or are looking for a mid-career change, our PhD program provides rigorous training in the latest in education research to empower you to provide evidence-based insights for improving educational outcomes.
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Fully-Funded Research Assistantships |
Part-Time Pathways for the Working Professional |
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