Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership
Degree: Doctor of Education
Major: Educational Leadership
Hours: 60
Educational Leadership Overview
Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership prepares you to become an instructional leader in public and non-public schools, state agencies and new entrepreneurial ventures. This accelerated doctoral program is delivered fully online, and is designed to fit into the busy schedules of full-time educators and working professionals. Watch the faculty interview to learn about courses, dissertation and more.
This program is purposefully designed with a unique and distinctive focus: to equip education leaders to be innovative change agents in local, national and international settings – regardless of their geographical setting. We acknowledge that our world is increasingly interconnected and that our responsibility and influence as educators extends to all regions and peoples of the world. Graduates of this program are prepared to work as transformational leaders at the highest levels of education.
In addition to the planned program of study, you will complete a residency requirement of 18 consecutive semester hours in three consecutive semesters in order to graduate. Students ordinarily meet this requirement during their first year of study. We believe that increasing the access and effectiveness of education is the key to developing a sustainable world with just societies that value knowledge, promote peace, celebrate diversity and defend human rights. The program is founded on core values of commitment, excellence, integrity, respect, service and quality.
Educational Leadership Courses You May Take
Global Leadership Issues: Exploration of the role of change in promoting continuous improvement and in modifying educational practices to result in creative, innovative outcomes within the P-16 educational environment.
Dynamics of Global Leadership: The study of leadership theory as it applies to the P-16 school setting and extends into the greater school community.
Global Educational Leadership and Policy: This course focuses on theory and practice of policy making and the political influences that affect education in current society. It builds students' knowledge base in the origin and types of law that operate within P-16 educational systems. Investigation of the relationship between legal issues and their impact on P-16 school policy is also emphasized.
Global Communication: This course facilitates excellence in leadership by exploring current knowledge and research related to communication that builds positive relationships and community in a global society. Issues discussed include, but are not limited to, socioeconomic, ethnicity, literacy, gender, age, and other issues that require courageous communication. An emphasis on the educational leader as scholar-practitioner will guide the examination of socio-cultural and diversity issues pervasive in communicating and building relationships in a global society.
Career Paths for Educational Leadership
This doctoral program is purposefully designed with a unique and distinctive focus: to equip education you to be an innovative leader and change agent in local, national and international settings. We acknowledge that our world is increasingly interconnected and that our responsibility and influence as educators extends to all regions and peoples of the world. You will leave this program prepared to work as a transformational leader at the highest levels of education to improve the lives of the citizens of the world.
Primary Careers
Educational administrator, consultant, principal, superintendent, teacher educator
- Public education
- Educational leadership
- Teacher education
- Public schools
- Private and preparatory schools
- Colleges and universities
