Program Overview

Doctorate in Educational Leadership - Educational Psychology

Overview

Wichita State’s Doctor of Education (EdD) in educational leadership - educational psychology gives practicing professionals a depth of knowledge in how people think, learn, and lead with opportunities for research contributions and other types of professional applications.

Program Structure

This three-year, individually tailored program involves student-faculty research benefiting local educational institutions. Rather than the typical lecture classroom, all courses are offered as hybrid or online.

• 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 the last 60 hours
• Submission of official college transcripts
• Three references
• Professional resume or vita of educational and professional experience
• Sample of academic writing
• A statement of professional goals

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.

Similar Programs

• Educational Psychology (Master's)
• Educational Leadership (Doctorate)