Ph.D. and ABD Completion
Ph.D. in Educational Leadership
The Saint Peter's University Ph.D. in Educational Leadership provides an alternative to the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership in K-12 or in Higher Education. The primary purpose of the program is to provide options for our Ed.D. candidates who are fully engaged at Saint Peter’s University and for new students who are seeking a quality preparation program for work as professors in Colleges/Universities or who seek careers in private or public educational research or advocacy. With its emphasis on contemporary research and university teaching, the Ph.D. provides an additional option to the Ed.D. which is more practitioner-focused.
In the Ph.D. program, Saint Peter’s University included additional coursework beyond the Ed.D. to include university teaching and research methods and applications beyond the dissertation (e.g., writing for publication). Students in the program take an additional 12-15 credits for the Ph.D. to total 66 graduate credits. The program provides a liberal transfer policy of up to 15 graduate credits. With transfer potential, students opting for the Ph.D. will generally complete the program with one additional semester of study.
Online ABD (All But Dissertation) Doctoral Degree Completion Program
Finish What You Started – Earn Your Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (K-12) at Saint Peter’s!
Have you started a doctoral program in Educational Leadership but had to hit pause?
Whether you need to finish remaining coursework or complete your dissertation, Saint Peter’s University offers a flexible, fully online ABD (All But Dissertation) Completion Program. This program is designed for experienced educators seeking to fulfill the final requirements needed to earn their Ed.D along with receiving the support and structure needed to be successful.
To earn your Ed.D., you’ll need to complete a minimum of 18 credits with us, including:
6 credits in dissertation research (dissertation I and II)
3 credits in qualitative research ·
3 credits in Writing a Literature Review·
3 credits Applied Research
3 credits in additional dissertation support course· (intensive support course)
IRB approval in dissertation II
Dedicated Support Services
We recognize that finishing your dissertation can be challenging, which is why our program includes personalized support to help you succeed. These support areas include:
Time Management Strategies
Academic Writing and Research Guidance
Admission Requirements
To apply for the ABD Completion Program, please submit the following:
Complete an online application at saintpeters.edu/apply
Undergraduate and graduate transcripts from previously attended institutions
Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
Personal statement of educational and professional goals (min 750 words) or Writing Sample
Resume
