Program Overview

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Leadership & Learning: Curriculum & Instructional Leadership

Program Overview

The Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning: Curriculum and Instructional Leadership program is designed to prepare working professionals to lead, teach, and consult in the public and private sectors. You’ll be equipped with the highest level of scholarship and practical experience relevant to service in traditional public, private, and online education settings, as well in educational businesses, churches, or nonprofit organizations. This 48-credit hour concentration prepares you to lead curriculum development, innovative learning experiences, and instructional best practices. This program could lead to a career as an instructional coach, instructional coordinator, curriculum designer, or training development manager.

Program Details

• Total Credit Hours: 48
• Program Type: Doctorate
• I-20 Approved: No
• I-17 Approved: No

Program Director and Format

• Program Director: Dr. Julie Smart
• Class Format: Hybrid
• Program Duration: 36 Months
• Start Date: Fall: August | Spring: January

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Admission Requirements

• Previous Degree Required: A master’s degree is required to enroll in this program.
• Transcript Required: Official undergraduate and master’s transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program.
• Additional Admission Requirements: Three (3) or more years as a Pre-K-12 or postsecondary teacher and experience in a related educational role are required for enrollment in this program.
• Application Deadline: The application deadline is one (1) month/thirty (30) days before a term start date.

Career Outcomes

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Related Programs

• Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Systems Administration: Superintendency Certification
• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Leadership & Learning: School & Community Leadership
• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Systems Leadership

Why AU?

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