Regent University

PhD in Educational Leadership and Administration (PhD)

Virginia Beach, United StatesTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Taught in English
  • Tuition 40% below the typical PhD
  • No application fee

Introduction

Regent University combines Christian formation with academic and professional preparation. Students can pursue associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and Juris Doctor degrees, as well as certificates. More than 150 areas of study cover arts and communication, business and leadership, divinity and theology, education, law, government and history, nursing and healthcare, psychology and counseling, and science, technology, engineering and math. Undergraduate students can also choose from more than 30 minors. The university’s 100-acre campus is in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and programs are available online or on campus. Course sessions run for eight or 15 weeks, and transfer students may transfer up to 90 credit hours. Faculty members include scholars and practitioners, while academic and student services support students throughout their studies. The campus includes student housing, the Welcome Center, the Ordinary Cafe, a library plaza, and science facilities with tours available for selected programs. Campus life includes worship at UnChapel, prayer gatherings, student organizations, concerts, games, and other scheduled activities. Prospective students can attend classes, meet professors, explore programs, and speak with current students during College Preview Weekend. International students should consider whether online study or relocation to Virginia Beach best fits their plans, then review the requirements for their chosen degree. Regent’s broad program range includes options in communication, international development, government, computer science, nursing, education, and theology.

About the Program

This programme prepares educational professionals for careers as university faculty or senior administrators in special education. It focuses on advanced research, policy development, and scholarly writing within the special education field. Students engage in systematic analysis of interventions, data interpretation, and publication processes. The programme is delivered online and grounded in a Christian worldview.

Focus areas include Meta-Analysis in the Social Sciences, Fad Interventions in Special Education, Editorial & Review Process, International Special Education.

The programme requires 67 credit hours, including 21 hours of Ed.D. core curriculum, 24-26 hours in the concentration, 6 hours of research credit, and 16 hours of dissertation research. Students must complete a research-based dissertation.

Graduates enter roles as university faculty, special education administrators, or executive leaders in special education.

Applicants must submit an online application, unofficial transcripts, and a government-issued ID. International transcripts require evaluation by a NACES or NAFSA approved agency. A valid U.S. degree is required.

The programme totals about 67 credit hours. Online, part-time or full-time, with typical duration aligned with course load and dissertation timeline. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 41% of applicants.

This program's tuition is 40% below the typical PhD in the United States.

Median tuition for that cohort is27,531 USD, across 11,558 programs on Global Admissions.

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