Program Overview
Wilmington University's Ed.D. in Educational Leadership prepares scholar-practitioners to address challenges in K-12 schools. Through three pathways (Teacher Leader, School Leader, District Leader), the program emphasizes reality-based courses, problem-solving, and impactful change. The hybrid online/face-to-face schedule and cohort model foster collaboration and prepare graduates for leadership roles in K-12 education.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Wilmington University is designed to develop innovative scholar-practitioners who are well-equipped to address the challenges facing today's American schools. Accredited by CAEP, the program emphasizes reality-based courses to prepare capable leaders and artful change agents.
Objectives:
- To provide advanced practitioner support in the K-12 classroom.
- To inspire problem-solving and enhance interactions among faculty and leadership on the school level.
- To study impactful change across the K-12 spectrum.
Program Description:
The program offers three pathways of study:
- Teacher Leader: The only program of its kind in the region, supporting the role of advanced practitioner in the K-12 classroom.
- School Leader: Inspires candidates to problem-solve and enrich interactions among faculty and leadership on the school level.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The program uses a hybrid online/face-to-face schedule and accelerated learning options to provide doctoral study with no career disruption.
Faculty:
The faculty are engaged, subject matter experts who provide guidance for practice-based action research projects.
Unique Approaches:
The cohort model fosters collaboration with fellow candidates who will form a regional network of education leaders.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Teacher Leader
- Building Leader
- District Leader
Opportunities:
- Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in K-12 schools.
- The program is the leading choice for teachers and school leaders in Delaware.
Outcomes:
- Projected job growth of 11.7%
- 8,320 annual openings
$2,088 per course Cost of a typical 3-credit doctoral degree. Wilmington University tuition is based on cost-per-credit. You only pay for the courses you need to complete your doctoral degree.
