The doctoral program in Administration and Leadership Studies is a three-year, part-time program designed to enhance administrative skills for school and college administrators. Students progress through this program as a cohort and remain together throughout the program. All classes meet on a Friday and Saturday for the entire day, approximately once each month. Public school administrators can obtain the Pennsylvania Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility after completing all program requirements.
Potential candidates must take part in a one-hour interview at IUP. The interview and writing examination are designed to identify candidates who will be admitted into the three-year program. All applicants should be current or former administrators and have at least two years of administrative experience.
The program focuses on budgeting techniques, communication skills, team building, leadership theory, conflict resolution, implementing change, research, adult development, and case studies. The monthly seminars combine theory with actual projects that candidates are expected to implement in the workplace. The curriculum is designed to accommodate the schedules of working administrators.
In addition to the tuition and fees listed in the brochure, a one-time-only program fee of $1,300 is assessed to cover program evaluation expenses, fall retreats, speakers, associated clerical fees, processing expenses, and supplies.
For more information, please visit our Administration and Leadership Studies program page or see the graduate catalog.
The contact is Dr. Robert Millward, millward@iup.edu, 724-357-5593; fax: 724-357-4815.
