Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
Online Coursework
On-campus seminar, once per semester, required
Credit Hours
≈ to Complete
Required
Application Deadline
- February 1 for cohorts starting in the summer of the same year
Estimated Cost
| Tuition / credit hour | $437.54 |
| Fee / credit hour | |
|---|---|
| Library | $3.41 |
| Network & Data Systems | $11.10 |
| Off-campus | $30 |
| Online Facilities | $2 |
Tuition and fees per credit hour reflect fall 2021 rates for students studying completely online. If an online student takes a course on campus, tuition and fees will differ.
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Become an Educational Leader
The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership provides professional preparation for students pursuing careers as principals, other building-level administrators and supervisors in public and private schools; superintendents and other central office personnel; federal and state governmental agency officials; and other educational leadership related professionals. The program requires three intensive weekend seminars on campus.
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Campus Experience Weekend Seminar
Once a semester the online cohort will meet face to face for a meaningful U of A campus experience. Each intensive weekend cohort seminar will be focused on a theme that connects theory with practice and includes mini-lectures by scholars and practitioners in the field, facilitated discussion groups, and lively debate of critical issues facing school leaders. The intent of the cohort weekend is to build relationships, introduce students to leaders in the field and expose them to interactive, hands-on learning experiences that lend themselves more easily to the face-to-face environment. During the final cohort weekend of Year 3, students will work through a series of structured exercises to present their dissertation research for peer and faculty critique in preparation for final revisions and submission.
Network Across the State
The Educational Leadership program at the U of A is more than just a collection of courses. The program is:
- An extensive network of K-16 partners throughout the state
- A distinguished list of alumni in key leadership positions throughout the country
- A faculty committed to providing a highly rigorous and relevant classroom experience
- Researchers that bridge theory and practice to respond to the needs of policymakers and practitioners in the field
- Students who are passionate about transforming schools and improving the lives of children
Admission
- Students may start in summer terms only.
- Required: Dissertation
- Required: an Ed.S. degree or equivalent and a valid teaching license
Scholarship / Grant
The virtual class meetings cultivate an atmosphere of comradery and encouragement. By earning a doctorate in educational leadership, I will have the knowledge and the credentials to seek out my goals further and push my vision as far as I can."
Kelley SellsCopan, OK
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