Write a paper that addresses the topic of what a PhD personal statement’s introduction is.I am applying for my Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership (Ph.D.) at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) with an emphasis on Higher Education
1. I attended and graduated from PVAMU for my undergraduate degree, from 1984 to 1989 I have a B.S in Electrical Engineering Technology and a MBA from Texas Woman’s University
I currently teach the following:
a. High School Math to at risk Students and,
b. Introduction to Project Management as an adjunct instructor at Prairie View A&M University
PVAMU is a family tradition, I grew up in Prairie View, Texas, where PVAMU is located, all my siblings graduated from PVAMU and, my father is a Distinguished Professor in the college of Education at PVAMU and when my mother was living she also taught at PVAMU in the College of Education
The mission of the PHD program in educational leadership is to prepare reflective,
visionary and culturally responsive scholars, researchers and leaders prepared to assume
leadership roles in the transformation of teaching and learning organizations in a global
environment.
Doctoral program purpose and objectives
The PHD Program in Educational Leadership at Prairie View A&M University is designed
to encourage bold, innovative, and successful leadership in teaching and learning
organizations as well as develop new knowledge through research and problem-based
learning for enhancing the effectiveness of schools and educational organizations. The
Doctor of Philosophy Program in Educational Leadership is structured to prepare
educational leaders who seek to develop and improve their skills and abilities to provide
excellence in leading diverse organizations. The program is primarily geared towards the
preparation of leaders in public and nonpublic schools, regional service centers, state
departments of education, and national and state professional educational organizations.
Graduates and candidates may also seek employment as professors and researchers in
colleges, universities, research centers, and foundations.
The educational objectives of the program are:
1. To meet educational needs of the state and nation in this rapidly growing area;
2. To educate, train, and prepare individuals who possess the research and
methodological skills to initiate, conduct, and evaluate independent research;
3. To prepare educated citizens who are able and willing to meet the leadership
needs of both public and private sectors of society; and
4. To prepare liberally educated individuals who know how to think, reason, and
apply knowledge that will enable them to work and use technology in an ever
changing world.
