Welcome to the Education Leadership Program
(Application Code: TAL) Students may also choose to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education Leadership. The Ph.D. program is designed for aspiring researchers, professors, and policy analysts, emphasizing research and intensive specialization in issues relating to the intersection of leadership, politics, and policy in public or private schools. The program may be completed in 75 points, of which up to 30 acceptable credits may be transferred from another graduate institution. In addition to study in education leadership, policy, and politics, the program requires extensive preparation in quantitative and qualitative research methods and one of the cognate social science faculties of the University, for example, Political Science, Sociology, or Economics. The program is research focused and theory-based. The Ph.D. program in educational leadership is designed to prepare candidates for research and academic careers. Students who seek careers as practicing education leaders in schools and other educational institutions should apply to the Ed.D. program. Before making application to the Ph.D. program in Education Leadership, applicants are encouraged to consult with the appropriate program faculty member first. Please contact the Education Leadership Program Manager, Kenya Mosby, by email at mosby@tc.columbia.edu for further information.