GR
EDHE 7130: Education and Society
3 credits
Education and Society examines ways in which selected cultural factors and trends (particularly those related to social identity) affect the process, organization, and outcomes of education.
Graduate
Educational Leadership (K-12), Ed.D.
Become a leader in advanced administrative practice at the school or district level.
About the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership for Grades K-12
The School of Education's Hybrid Ed.D. with emphasis in K-12 Leadership prepares educational leaders for advanced administrative practice at the school or district level.
- Our curriculum combines both online and traditional coursework and is rooted in robust research on effective leadership practice.
- Ed.D. candidates receive advanced skill development in applied leadership and applied research.
The three-year, 57-credit cohort program requires six problem-based weekend seminars each semester to prepare candidates for change leadership. All learning in the program uses practice-based application of state-of-the-art research on school transformation.
The program requires an applied dissertation-in-practice in which candidates will engage in planning, implementing, assessing and revising a three-year organizational improvement project.
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Program Information
Degree
Ed.D. in Education
Emphases
K-12 Leadership
Required Credit Hours
57
Program Type
Doctorate Program
Program Location
School
Duration
3 years
Explore Everything the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (K-12) has to Offer
The Ph.D. in Educational Leadership offers practicing professionals advanced education to pursue leadership roles in schools, school districts, and higher education faculty positions.
Students applying to the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (K-12) must meet the following requirements. Students must have:
- A completed master's or specialist degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
- A current state school administrative license
- A current employment as a school or district level administrator
- A minimum of three years full-time experience working as a licensed administrator
- A minimum of a 3.5 GPA on all previous graduate work
- Exhibit proficient writing skills on a formal writing assessment. The formal writing assessment must include the following:
- An Introduction/ Academic & Professional Background/ General Research Interests and your Doctoral Goals
- An essay on a prominent educational issue facing K-12 and consider how you would address this issue.
- Each section should be no longer than a page and a half.
- Show evidence of effective leadership potential
- Submit three letters of reference (one from a direct supervisor)
- Complete a successful interview
To properly complete the application process for fall admission, students must submit all application materials before the following deadline:
- Fall priority application deadline: May 1
- Fall final application deadline: August 1
Please submit the Statement of Purpose and the Written Essay in one document.
Statement of Purpose (SOP) (1-1.5 pages)
Introduction
- Introduce yourself, your background, and your interest in this degree.
- Explain why you chose this program and institution.
Academic and Professional Background
- Describe your educational background and relevant academic skills.
- Discuss your professional career and experiences.
General Research Interests and Doctoral Goals
- Describe your current research or scholarly interests
- Explain your understanding of what it takes to succeed in a doctoral program your commitment
Written Essay (1.5-2 pages)
EdD Written Essay Question:
Identify the most prominent issue facing K-12 schools and why this is a problem. Discuss the most rational way to address the issue.
What courses will you take to earn a Doctor of Education with emphasis Educational Leadership
Here are some of the courses you'll take to earn your Education degree.
GR
EDHE 7210: Recent Developments in Educ. Practice
3 credits
Investigation and evaluation of selected contemporary innovations in teaching and the conducting of educational programs.
GR
EDHE 7290: Leadership & Org. Theory for H. Ed. Pr.
3 credits
Students will develop a personal theory or philosophy of leadership that is informed by literature on organizational theory, policy implementation, and public administration perspectives on the politics of bureaucracy.
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Graduate Program Coordinator for Educational Leadership
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