Educational Leadership and Administration Ed.D.

Purpose of Degree:

The doctoral program in Educational Leadership and Administration is designed for current and aspiring K-16 school leaders.  Additionally, eligible candidates may earn a Pennsylvania Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility.  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 form a cohort group that remains together throughout the program.

• To better accommodate student work schedules, participants will complete two classes each semester  (Fall, Spring, and Summer).  The 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.
• Students complete a culminating internship that provides application of theory to practice in a job-embedded setting.  Completion of guided inquires and student portfolio provide artifacts documenting student learning.
• Candidates who successfully complete the required coursework and defend their dissertation receive a doctor of education (Ed.D.) degree from East Stroudsburg University.
• Candidates who satisfactorily complete the required coursework and superintendent internship may apply for the Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility. The Pennsylvania State Department of Education also requires six years of educational experience with at least three years of those in an administrative position and a proficient score on the required state assessment.

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

Required in Year 3 — Spring, summer, and fall

Completion of dissertation