Doctor of Education(EdD) in Educational Leadership

EdD in Educational Leadership online program

Program Overview

Argosy University designed its EdD in Educational Leadership to meet the demanding requirements of educational professionals looking to become leaders of educational institutions, while obtaining balance between their career, family and education. Argosy University developed a program that offers students the chance to enhance their personal and professional expertise in the areas of change management, problem-solving, financial management, planning, and program evaluation, among others - all taught within the context of leading within an educational institution. The curriculum also explores the historical, philosophical, psychological, technical, theoretical and practical aspects of education and institutional administration.

Online Experience

As a student at Argosy University, you will join one of the largest graduate student communities in the nation and enjoy a collegial, supportive academic environment. You will take classes online in our interactive, user-friendly classroom and learn from seasoned faculty members who provide personalized attention in a small class setting. Throughout your matriculation, we will support you with a student advisor, faculty mentor, career services, and an online campus community enabling you to connect with your global peers. You will also attend at least two in-person residencies that cement your online classroom experience and prepare you for your dissertation.

Certification and Licensure

Please note while the courses and curriculum in the EdD in Education Leadership program are designed to satisfy prevailing state licensure and certification requirements in many states, students are responsible for checking with the educational administrator certification agency in the state in which they plan to work or teach to confirm the applicability and eligibility of program courses and degrees to meet local requirements prior to enrollment.

Careers

With a combination of prior experience and advanced instruction from Argosy University, your degree will enable you to compete for titled positions such as:

  • Academic Dean
  • Assistant Principal
  • Athletic Director
  • College and University Faculty
  • College President
  • College or University Department Head or Chairperson
  • Curriculum Specialist
  • Dean of Students
  • Deans of Faculty
  • Director of Admissions
  • Director of Student Services
  • Educational Administrator
  • Elementary School Teacher
  • Instructional Coordinator
  • Middle and Secondary School Teacher
  • Postsecondary Teacher or Faculty
  • Preschool Teacher
  • Principal
  • Provost
  • School Administrator
  • Special Education Teacher
  • Superintendent
  • University Dean
  • Vice President of Student Affairs or Student Life

Argosy University Academic Heritage

  • Argosy University is a leader in graduate-level education and supports one of the largest graduate student communities in the nation.
  • Argosy University has locations in 18 cities across the United States.
  • The EdD in Educational Leadership program is part of the Collegeof Education and Human Development.

Regional Accreditation

Argosy University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA) (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, 1.800.621.7440, www.ncahlc.org)

Academic Heritage

Program Facts

  • Program: 60 Credits
    - Total Courses: 16
    - Residencies: 2
    - Comp. Exam: Yes
    - Dissertation: Yes
  • Credits per Course: 3
  • Course Length: 7½ weeks
  • Program Length: 3-4 yrs

Occupational Outlook

The U.S. Department of Labor 2006-07 Occupational Outlook Handbook defines Education Administrators as individuals that "provide instructional leadership as well as manage the day-to-day activities in schools, preschools, daycare centers, and colleges and universities. . . . As education and training take on greater importance in everyone’s lives, the need for people to administer education programs will grow. Job opportunities for many of these [education administrator] positions should also be excellent because a large proportion of education administrators are expected to retire over the next 10 years."