As a doctoral student in Educational Administration and Leadership, you'll prepare for advanced leadership roles in K-12 schools, school districts and state agencies around the world. 

You'll earn knowledge and specialized skills you can apply immediately as a professional. And, you'll grow as a leader.

Program Highlights

• Delivers the program at the St. Cloud or Plymouth campus – location varies each cohort: Fall 2018 cohort will take all courses in Plymouth.  Fall 2019 cohort will take all courses in St. Cloud.
• Coursework is tailored for working professionals in a weekend format (Friday evening and Saturday) six weekends per semester.
• Uses a cohort approach to help students build a professional network and learning community.
• Allows you to earn your degree in three years, with two years of coursework and one year of research.
• Extends your knowledge through interactions with diverse cohort members who are from across the world with a variety of educational backgrounds and professional experiences.
• Develops the competencies you need to thrive in leadership roles in preK-12 school systems and prepares you for success in a global multicultural world.
• Allows you to select a dissertation research topic you are passionate about that contributes to the field and can be applied to real-life educational settings.
• Faculty members are accomplished professionals with experience in the field.
• Students have varied experiences and backgrounds. Students come from across the world and many commute to campus.
• 59 percent of doctoral students are 40 or older, 60 percent are women and 18 percent are students of color. 

Program Distinctions

• St. Cloud State is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. 

Student Organizations

• Graduate Student Organization

Application Deadlines