Program Overview

Doctorate in Educational Leadership

Overview

Wichita State’s Doctor of Education (EdD) in educational leadership gives practicing professionals in K-12, higher education, and other educational organizations a way to further develop their leadership capacity—and careers.

Program Structure

This three-year, cohort-based program involves student-faculty research benefiting local educational institutions. Rather than the typical lecture classroom, seminars are held in a setting where faculty and students meet as equals.

• Fall and spring courses meet once a week.
• Summer courses are offered in a hybrid (in-person/online) format.

Admission Requirements

Basic admission requirements include:

• A 3.5 minimum GPA for all graduate-level coursework
• Submission of official college transcripts
• Three references
• Three years of professional experience in a P-16 setting
• Professional resume and statement of goals
• Sample of academic writing

Curriculum

The program requires 55 credit hours of coursework, comprehensive examinations, and an oral dissertation examination. Students take two years of coursework together and the third year is dedicated to the dissertation.

Careers

A graduate degree from Wichita State’s College of Applied Studies will give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make a positive impact in the classroom—and on your career.

Student Success Story

After several years teaching English to children in the Sedgwick County Juvenile Detention Facility, Kristi Arends felt compelled to do more. She enrolled in the Educational Leadership program, which allowed her to apply the theoretical knowledge in the classroom to practical school situations—and eventually to become a passionate advocate for juvenile justice reform.