
Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership Online
Designed to provide study beyond the master's level, the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership offers educators a program designed to improve their general educational and specific professional competencies as leaders in the public school systems. Candidates complete performance-based activities in P-12 school sites and related settings.
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Program Overview
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Rise to the highest standard in education with the Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership from A-State. Taught 100% online, this dissertation-based Ed.D. program offers rigorous career and educational field preparation for master's and post-master's level professionals who aspire to ascend to top leadership roles in education.
In this writing-intense online doctoral program, students will explore different approaches to fostering a safe and diverse learning environment, closely examine ethical leadership practices, reflect on educational best practices that integrate theory and research, and gain expanded leadership skills needed to lead in high-performing organizations.
Throughout their coursework, students will conduct a thorough research project and collaborate with faculty one-on-one as part of their dissertation. Dissertation studies commence at semester five and extend to the end of the program in which students will present and defend their completed dissertation via A-State Online technology.
Students will have the full support of highly qualified faculty and staff throughout the program. The Ed.D. online program is taught by former superintendents, principals and higher education leadership faculty with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Additionally, students will also have continuing support from dissertation mentors, online writing lab staff and a statistics expert to assist with their doctoral studies.
As a graduate of this Ed.D. program, you will have the advanced qualifications you need for expanded career opportunities in the field of education, such as:
- Superintendent
- School Principal
- University Professor
- Instructional Coordinator
- Educational Administrator for elementary, secondary, or collegiate levels
- Superintendent
- School Principal
- University Professor
- Instructional Coordinator
- Educational Administrator for elementary, secondary, or collegiate levels
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Accreditation
Accredited by CAEP
Tuition
Pay affordable online tuition at A-State
The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership online program offers the same affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition for all U.S. residents. All fees are included.
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Calendar
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Our Ed.D. in Educational Leadership is designed to be flexible and convenient for working educators. Students can choose from three start dates per year and can continue the required courses consecutively.
Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
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Spring 1 | 1/8/24 | 12/1/23 | 12/1/23 | 1/4/24 | 1/5/24 | 2/23/24 |
Summer 1 | 5/28/24 | 5/1/24 | 5/1/24 | 5/23/24 | 5/24/24 | 6/27/24 |
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Admissions
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Students who are interested in our Ed.D. in Educational Leadership online program must have earned at least a master's degree from an accredited institution.
The Arkansas State Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership is a highly competitive and limited class size program. Admission is not guaranteed even if your file is complete. Applications are evaluated based on a holistic approach including, but not limited to, leadership indicators, research papers, original work, publications, personal statement, academic readiness, work experience, and professional goals/aspirations.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- Master's degree
- GPA of 3.0
- Complete online application and submit a nonrefundable $50 fee
- Official transcript(s) sent from the registrar of the college/university attended. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the granting institution.
- Have a master's GPA of 3.0 or higher. Note: To be considered for the Ed.D. program, you must already have at least a master's. If you are currently completing your master's, the conferred degree must show on your transcript prior to the document submission deadline.
- Submit a professional resume.
- Submit two Recommendation Forms from references who can speak to your ability to matriculate into this doctoral program and complete a dissertation.
- Write a two-page letter of interest describing how you are a good fit for the Ed.D. program.
- Submit one of the following scholarly papers (properly cited). The Education field uses APA Style (6th edition) to cite work but we will accept another style if properly cited.
- Two-page personal philosophy of leadership citing three sources or references
- Research paper demonstrating ability to write at the post-graduate level (properly cited
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
DOCTORAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
From the first course to graduation, students have A-State’s full support. Our experienced faculty will teach, mentor and collaborate with you as you progress throughout the doctoral program.
Courses
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Students admitted prior to Spring 2022
Students in the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership online program must complete a total of 60 credit hours. Required coursework includes pre-doctoral core (9 credit hours—not required for applicants who previously earned an Ed.S. degree), doctoral leadership core (24 credit hours), and doctoral leadership and dissertation core (27 credit hours).
Students must complete the following courses. The pre-doctoral courses ELCI 7523: Curriculum Theory and Practice, ELAD 7033: Contemporary Issues in Education, and ELAD 7073: Schooling in a Pluralistic Society are required only for students who did not previously earn an Ed.S. degree.
Students admitted Spring 2022 and after
Students in the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership online program must complete a total of 60 credit hours. Required coursework includes pre-doctoral core (6 hours of 5000 or 6000 graduate courses and ELFN 6773 Introduction to Statistics), doctoral leadership core (24 credit hours), and doctoral leadership and dissertation core (27 credit hours).
Students must complete the following courses. The pre-doctoral courses include 6 hours of 5000 or 6000 graduate courses and Introduction to Statistics. Introduction to Statistics must be taken during the first semester of enrollment, if not taken within 6 years of enrollment in the program and if not completed with a B or better.
All students are required to take and pass the Comprehensive Leadership Core Exam at the end of semester 6. Students will have two attempts to pass the exam.
*Applicants who were admitted prior to Spring 2022 and previously earned an Ed.S. degree do not need to take the pre-doctoral 9-credit-hour leveling coursework. These applicants will satisfy the Ed.D. academic requirements with 51 credit hours. The Ed.D. program does not lead to licensure.
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