The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership program is UTRGV's commitment to provide educational leaders with the knowledge and skills to make educational institutions better places for children, youth, and adults of all ages. The program leads to a Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership emphasizing preparation for careers in a variety of educational settings: K-12, community college, or university. The program is uniquely oriented toward the application of theory and knowledge derived from researching practical problems. Special focus is placed on preparing educational leaders for the Rio Grande Valley.
The educational objectives of the program are:
This program is part of the Carnegie Project on Education Doctorate.
Step #1: Submit a UTRGV Graduate Application at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply. There is no application fee.
Step #2: Request your official transcripts to be sent electronically to gradapps@utrgv.edu or mailed to:
Review and submit all Program Requirements:
Additional requirements for domestic applicants who attended foreign universities:
Additional requirements for international applicants:
UPDATE ON INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS FROM U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT:
SEVP regulations prohibit the issuance of a Form I-20 based on conditional admission, effective July 13, 2016. University officials can only issue a Form I-20 when students have met all standards for admission for the program of study listed on the Form I-20. These standards for admission include any English proficiency requirements.
Program Coordinator: Dr. Marie Simonsson
Phone: (956) 665-7388
Office: Edinburg Campus, EEDUC 1.602
E-mail: marie.simonsson@utrgv.edu
Fall | Spring | Summer I | Summer II | |
Application Deadline: | February 1st | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Residency | Per 3-Credit Hour Course | Semester (9-Credit Hours) | Total Estimated Cost |
Texas Resident | $1,481.39 | $3,894.17 | $34,071.97 |
Non-Resident/International | $2,708.39 | $7,575.17 | $62,292.97 |
*We estimate that tuition and fees will closely approximate the rates shown above; however, rates are subject to change. Please note that the rates above are estimated for on-campus students and those enrolled in 16-week online programs. The rate is different for Accelerated Online Programs (AOP). Visit the tuition and fees page for detailed information.
Click here to view the program's course requirements from the current catalog.