2025 ELPF Doctoral Programs Virtual Open House

      Monday, December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM until 6:00 PMCentral Standard Time UTC -06:00

      What you’ll learn:
      • Program snapshots: How the Ph.D. and Ed.D. differ in purpose, curriculum, and outcomes.
      • Admissions Requirements & Timelines: What to include in your application and when to submit.
      • Fit & Preparation: Matching your interests to faculty expertise, strengthening your statement and writing sample, and planning a feasible path if you’re working full-time. Fast, focused agenda (60 minutes)
      • Welcome & program overview (ELPF mission; leadership, policy, and social foundations)
      • Side-by-side: Ph.D. vs. Ed.D. (goals, coursework, pace, culminating project) Why ELPF @ UMKC?
      • Study educational leadership, policy, and the social foundations of education through equity-centered, research-driven lenses.
      • Methods strengths across qualitative, quantitative, historical, policy analysis, and mixed methods.
      • Flexible pathways for working professionals; strong mentoring and community.
      Birthdate *Optional for matching*
      Birthdate *Optional for matching*