Educational Leadership and Administration Ed.D.

Purpose of Degree;

The doctoral program in Administration and Leadership Studies is designed for future school superintendents and K-16 school leaders. The program offers a rich mix of theory and application. In addition to traditional coursework, the program promotes skills in conducting research.

Program Highlights:

• Doctoral candidates will remain together as a cohort group throughout the program.
• All classes will meet five times per semester on a Friday and Saturday. All classes will be presented in a seminar format that combines theory and application. The program is designed to accommodate the participants’ work schedules.
• During a fall leadership retreat, guest speakers, former doctoral students conducting research and professional consultants offer experience and best practices related to leadership skills and management techniques.
• Candidates who successfully complete the program receive a doctor of education (Ed.D.) degree from East Stroudsburg University.
• Candidates who satisfactorily complete this program may apply for the Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility. The Pennsylvania State Department of Education also requires five years of educational administrative experience.

Degree Requirements

Required courses

Proposed Schedule:

Year 1 — First Term

Year 1 — Second Term

Year 1 — Third Term

Year 2 — Fourth Term

Year 2 — Fifth Term

Year 2 — Sixth Term

Year 3 — Seventh Term

Year 3 — Eighth Term

Year 3 — Ninth Term

Written and Oral Comprehensive Exams

Required in Year 3 — Spring, summer, and fall

Completion of dissertation