Program Highlights
K-12 Educational Leadership doctoral program candidates gain the experience and vision required to effectively lead 21st century educational organizations. Small, collaborative classes emphasize organizational and research skills, ethical values, and leadership by integrating theory with real-world application opportunities.
Candidates examine educational leadership policy, practice and change in international settings. Graduates will be leaders who contribute to student success by:
- Modeling moral, ethical practice
- Leading organizational change in a diverse society
- Establishing a caring, collaborative learning community
- Supporting teaching and learning principles
- Utilizing effective administration and technology principles
- Evaluating individual, organizational, and societal education contexts
- Designing educational research
Graduate Student Resources
Take advantage of these resources to support your academic experience and enhance your dissertation.
Faculty Guidance
Unique among EdD programs, your dissertation is completed concurrently with coursework. This means more guidance from your faculty, more often.
Editorial Services
We partner with an editorial service to provide five (5) free hours of Dissertation Support, so that you can perfect your writing with trusted experts.
Student Community
Writing workshops, retreats, and support materials are offered through our Graduate Writing Community, in partnership with the writing center and library.