Program Overview

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

The Doctorate (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership is a 45+ hour post-masters professional degree uniquely crafted for experienced educators. The program will be delivered through a combination of on-campus seminars, school/district-based performance, and online learning experiences. Our goal is to develop school leaders who integrate thoughtful, globally-minded leadership practices with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of effective educational leaders.

Program Overview

The Educational Leadership degree will prepare you to critically review and construct knowledge in educational policy, data analysis and educational planning in conjunction with educational theory through discourse-rich coursework and field-centered projects. Graduates of the Educational Leadership degree will be prepared to lead change and develop organizations to effectively succeed in a global educational context.

Program Requirements

• Online Graduate Application - There is a non-refundable $60 application fee.
  • Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH College and/or University you have attended. Must be in a sealed envelope from the institution or sent electronically from the institution.
  • Clear Renewable Georgia Teaching Certificate - you MUST hold a PL6 or L6, or Tier II Leadership certification or comparable certificate from another state PRIOR to admission consideration.
  • Resume or Professional Vitae - Can be uploaded into the online application.
  • Professional Reflections Statement - Can be uploaded into the online application. Should be 1-2 pages and address your professional leadership training and interest, educational beliefs, professional goals, and why you seek to pursue your degree.
• Interview - An interview may be required.
• Current full-time employment as a professional educator with at least five years of teaching and/or administrative experience in P-12 education.

Program Snapshot

• Program Format: On-campus
• Number of Credits Hours: 45 Total Hours
• Entry Terms: Fall
• Time to Complete: 1-2 Years
• Application Deadlines:
  • Fall, July 1st

Degree Benefits

• Top 20 Schools in the U.S. that students want to attend reported by U.S. News and World Report
• 7,100+ Companies recruited students and alumni from KSU in 2020
• Thesis-Focused Research - The knowledge and application of research for the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership thesis is a integral component of the doctoral program experience.
• Low Faculty-Student Ratio - Small class sizes and individualized learning means you get the support you need from your instructors.

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Salary and Career Information

Graduates of the Educational Leadership degree will be prepared to lead change and develop organizations to effectively succeed in a global educational context.

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Department of Educational Leadership

The Department of Educational Leadership at Kennesaw State University offers the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program.