PhD in Educational Leadership at Appalachian State University

Study Educational Leadership at Appalachian State University, a PhD degree offered at its main campus in Boone , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years 6 months to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 21, 2026.

About PhD in Educational Leadership

Be the change you want to see in education.

Are you a practicing or budding education professional intent on making a difference?

Reach your personal and professional summit by pursuing App State's Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (EdD) – a terminal academic degree that prepares you to become a leader and agent of change in diverse educational settings, including public and private schools, colleges and universities, and community and government organizations.

As an EdD student in the Reich College of Education (RCOE), you will engage in core leadership and research courses, learning to apply theory to practice to make educational systems more effective, more equitable and more sustainable.

The program's professionally oriented concentrations allow you to gain advanced knowledge in your disciplinary specialization and prepare to take on higher levels of organizational leadership.

App State's EdD is also offered fully online. Learn more about the App State Online EdD.

Disciplines

LeadershipEducation/Teaching

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Educational Leadership at Appalachian State University

Entry Requirements

Submit your graduate application online.
Pay the non-refundable application fee online.
Provide names of three references.
Upload your current resume or vita.
Submit official scores from the appropriate standardized test (GRE, GMAT, MAT). Test waivers may be available for certain programs.
Submit unofficial transcript(s) from all colleges or universities from which you earned a degree, or that you have attended within the past five years. Transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation service(link is external).
Provide proof of English proficiency.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career Opportunities after Completing PhD in Educational Leadership

Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!

Employers

Public and private schools
Colleges and universities
Community organizations
Government agencies
Non-profits

Career information resource

App State's Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.

Educational leaders share thoughts on challenges and solutions in K-12 schools and community colleges
The annual Spring Symposium hosted by the doctoral program features successful alumni, including these five leaders. See who they are.

Fee Information

Application Fee 65

How to Apply

If you have previously started or submitted an application to the Graduate School at Appalachian, select "Log in" under Returning users and login using the same email address as before, then select Start New Application.

To start a new application to the Graduate School, select "Create an account" under First-time users if you have never had an account with us before and follow the instructions.

PhD in Educational Leadership at Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

United States of America, Boone