Overview - Ph.D. in Education - Educational Administration

The Doctorate of Education Degree (Ph.D.) at the University of Southern Mississippi is offered at the Building Level and at the District Level and prepares graduate students to become leaders in the administration of P-12 schools, who can bring about bring about change through an understanding and application of educational research.  The Ph.D.  requires  a total of 54 to 69 hours of coursework beyond the Master’s degree.  Each candidate must maintain a 3.5 minimal GPA, pass comprehensive exams, complete 12 hours of research tools, and successfully defend a dissertation.

Plan of Study 

 

IMPORTANT APPLICATION DEADLINES:

  • SUMMER 2012-2013 Semester

April 3, 2013

  • SPRING & FALL 2013-2014 SemesterS

April 3, 2013