Education Leadership (PhD)

The PhD in Education Leadership program is designed to advance the next generation of education scholars and education leaders who seek to impact education, educational organizations, education policy, and help foster the ongoing creation of new knowledge for the field. With a focus on leadership and research, students build their knowledge and skills about leadership theory, education policy, and research methodologies and methods. A focus on the development of individuals as scholars provides an opportunity for students to advance their individual practice and conduct original research. In addition, the SNHU PhD in Education Leadership program has a distinct focus on Social Justice Leadership, which allows students to develop a unique specialization within the field of Education Leadership. Please note: the Dissertation Colloquium Continuous Enrollment Courses are required each term beyond completion of core program requirements until successful completion of the program. Students must complete their program within a total of 8 years.