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Program Description
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies is designed for those who wish to prepare for a career as a professor or researcher of educational leadership and policy while interrogating multiple aspects of schools and other educational institutions. The curriculum emphasizes critical analysis of contemporary problems of practice in collaborative study environments with professors, school leaders, and doctoral students.
Admissions
Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components:
- Résumé/CV
- Statement of Purpose
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- Proficiency in English
See NYU Steinhardt's Graduate Admissions website for additional information on school-wide admission. Some programs may require additional components for admissions.
See How to Apply for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.
Sample Plan of Study
Plan of Study Grid
| 1st Semester/Term |
|---|
| EDLED-GE 3097 |
Professional Seminar in Administration I |
3 |
| EDLED-GE 3001 |
Research Methods in Education Leadership and Policy Studies. |
3 |
| AMLT-GE 2053 |
Organizational Theory |
3 |
|
3 |
| | Credits | 12 |
| 2nd Semester/Term |
|---|
| AMLT-GE 3301 |
Educational Reform and Leadership |
3 |
| EDLED-GE 3098 |
Professional Seminar for Administration II |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| | Credits | 12 |
| 3rd Semester/Term |
|---|
| AMLT-GE 3027 |
Quantitative Methods in Organization and Administrative Studies I |
3 |
| RESCH-GE 2140 |
Approaches/Qualitative Inquiry |
3 |
| EDLED-GE 3005 |
Educational Policy Analysis |
3 |
|
3 |
| | Credits | 12 |
| 4th Semester/Term |
|---|
EDLED-GE 3013
|
Dissertation Proposal Seminar in Administration I
or Dissertation Proposal Seminar |
3 |
|
3 |
| | Credits | 6 |
| | Total Credits | 42 |
Students combine coursework with extensive work each term on dissertation research. Following completion of the required coursework for the PhD, students are expected to maintain active status at New York University by enrolling in a research/writing course or a Maintain Matriculation (MAINT-GE 4747) course. All non-course requirements must be fulfilled prior to degree conferral, although the specific timing of completion may vary from student-to-student.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:
- Demonstrate expertise in the field of K-12 education and related components in both verbal and written form and effectively communicate complex ideas based on research outcomes to disseminate their scholarly work in their field of study.
- Map relevant research and theoretical frameworks that enhance both an understanding of a problem of practice and the need for further research.
- Design and execute an original research project to address an identified problem and employ appropriate research approaches to address the problem.
- Contribute to the public discourse on organizational behavior, educational reform, and educational policy from an equity and social justice-based lens.
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