Educational Leadership

Why This Program & What You'll Learn

As a working professional in the field of education, you know that lofty goals alone can't transform an organization. Our doctoral program in educational leadership emphasizes using theory to improve practice through research and advanced scholarship.

Your classes will cover topics such as educational research and analysis, ethical leadership, and organizational change. Most courses are held online, with a summer one-week residency. You'll focus your program on either K-12 or higher education leadership. In either case, you'll work closely with an advisor to tailor your curriculum based on your needs, interests, and experience.

If you already have an Ed.S. degree from an approved institution, you can transfer up to 24 credits toward your Ed.D.

Program Highlights

As a doctoral candidate in educational leadership, you will:

• Begin and end your program with a cohort of fellow students, meeting online every other Saturday. You'll meet in person twice a year, in the summer.
• Online sessions are conducted in real-time. You'll engage with fellow students and faculty and get immediate feedback.
• Gain hands-on field experience in an internship. You'll work closely with your advisor and institution to match your duties to your research goals.
• Candidates in the K-12 concentration will qualify to take the Praxis SSA and earn your Michigan Central Office Certificate.