PhD Degrees in Education Administration

Second only to the impending teacher shortage in America is the developing shortage of educational leadership at school, district and state levels. Walden’s K-12 specialization provides a much-needed new model for advanced study in the field of educational leadership. A highly flexible, student-centered curriculum is designed to create local, regional, and state educational leaders who can relate to diverse, multi-cultural, K-12 and community-based school populations. Career professionals in education who work, or wish to work, in leadership and policy development at the building, district, regional or state level will find the specialization particularly suited to their needs for advanced study and certification and licensure.

As a Doctor of Education, you will broaden your sphere of influence so that you can shape the future of education in your school, district and community.

Walden’s specialization in Community College Leadership is designed to meet the needs of working professionals by combining customized learning experiences with a foundation in social and behavioral sciences. It uses a cohort model, organizing program components for groups of community college administrators and faculty members.

The leadership for higher education specialization prepares learners for senior positions in community colleges, universities, or other postsecondary institutions. The curriculum will prepare you to be a bold, innovative, and ethical leader. You will develop key problem-solving and research skills that will transfer to the leadership challenges you will face in positions such as department chair, academic dean, provost, or president.

As a Doctor of Education, you will broaden your sphere of influence so that you can shape the future of education in your school, district and community. This program has two specializations, designed for experienced teachers and administrators who want to continue their practice while assuming leadership roles in their schools and communities.

This specialization, offered by Walden University in partnership with Indiana University School of Continuing Studies, helps you develop the knowledge and skills required to conceive, plan and deliver highly effective corporate training and development activities using the latest techniques, electronic technologies and learning strategies. Graduates occupy leadership positions in training and development among major national and international corporations and large government and non-profit organizations. They also hold high-level university teaching, professional development and continuing education positions.

The leadership in educational administration specialization is aligned with nationally recognized school leadership standards including the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC). Throughout your course work and research, you will develop leadership and problem-solving skills that will help you become a confident, innovative, and successful administrative leader. This PhD specialization is state-approved in Minnesota and may lead to principal or superintendent licensure depending on the requirements in your home state.

Strengthen your ability to oversee and advocate for the growing number of students who need special education services, and contribute to the field through your own doctoral research. Aligned with standards of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), this specialization provides a strong foundation in general K-12 educational administration, along with focused course work in special education administration, instructional strategies, law, and finance. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing special education leadership positions at the building, district, state, or national level, or higher education faculty or consulting positions in the field of special education.

Argosy University designed its EdD in Educational Leadership to meet the demanding requirements of educational professionals looking to become leaders of educational institutions, while obtaining balance between their career, family and education. Argosy University developed a program that offers students the chance to enhance their personal and professional expertise in the areas of change management, problem-solving, financial management, planning, and program evaluation, among others – all taught within the context of leading within an educational institution. The curriculum also explores the historical, philosophical, psychological, technical, theoretical and practical aspects of education and institutional administration.

Argosy University designed its EdD in Educational Leadership to meet the demanding requirements of educational professionals looking to become leaders of educational institutions, while obtaining balance between their career, family and education. Argosy University developed a program that offers students the chance to enhance their personal and professional expertise in the areas of change management, problem-solving, financial management, planning, and program evaluation, among others – all taught within the context of leading within an educational institution. The curriculum also explores the historical, philosophical, psychological, technical, theoretical and practical aspects of education and institutional administration.

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Community College Executive Leadership program is a program that appeals to community college administrators who are looking to move into senior administrative positions (such as president, vice-president, dean, and director) in community colleges.

The Educational Leadership and Change (ELC) doctoral program offers an interdisciplinary, collaborative, customized and networked learning environment dedicated to fostering leadership for positive systemic change in schools and post-secondary systems.

The program is designed to enable teachers, community advocates and educational administrators to work in their respective communities while simultaneously developing new leadership skills and acquiring a postgraduate education. The program allows students to strategically confront the complex realities and challenges facing schools and colleges today and in the future. These educational challenges are examined from a broad-based systems perspective.