PhD in Educational Evaluation and Research (PhD)

The application deadline for the Jun 2027 intake is Nov 2, 2026. Tuition is $3,852 per semester for in-state students, including $321 per hour and $675 in mandatory fees, estimated for the Fall 2026 semester.

The programme is delivered in a cohort model over nine consecutive semesters, with classes meeting six weekends per semester for working professionals. It focuses on preparing educational leaders to adapt to evolving demands in education systems. Students complete 55 credit hours, including a 15-hour capstone or dissertation. The programme offers multiple concentrations within the Doctor of Education degree.

Focus areas include Teaching & Curriculum Area.

The programme requires 55 credit hours, with 15 hours dedicated to a capstone project or dissertation. It is structured over nine consecutive semesters in a cohort format.

Graduates pursue roles as educational leaders in schools, districts, and educational organizations.

Applicants must hold a master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA. No standardized tests are required. Submission of official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a 300-500 word purpose statement, and a completed writing prompt is required.

The programme totals about 55 credit hours. On-campus, cohort-based, six weekends per semester over three years; also available fully online and asynchronous for the educational leadership concentration. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 89% of applicants.

Augusta University brings together undergraduate and graduate education with professional study in health, business, computing, education, nursing, public health, science and mathematics, and the arts, humanities and social sciences. Its academic structure includes eleven colleges and schools, with the Medical College of Georgia and the Dental College of Georgia forming distinctive parts of the institution. Allied health sciences and graduate medicine add further routes into health-focused study. Students can choose campus-based programs or AU Online, whose courses can be completed from anywhere in a close learning environment.

Research is organized around collaboration and includes work connected with health, medical advancement and intellectual life. Recent activities show students engaging with applied learning tools, including Anatomage Tables in nursing anesthesia education, while faculty research addresses issues such as medical debt and sleep. International students join an academic and social community that includes people from around the world. Housing is available through residential communities, and Jags Live Well supports a student-focused approach to holistic wellness. Student experience opportunities extend academic learning and foster personal growth. Campus life includes counseling, creative activities, cultural events and study abroad programming. On-campus students can combine academic work with residential life, wellness support and broader personal-development opportunities, while online study provides flexibility for those who cannot relocate.