Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership / School Leadership
East Tennessee State University

Program Details

ETSU offers a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership / School Leadership for those preparing for leadership positions in K-12. Graduates can work at the local, district, or state level.

This online education administration Ph.D. program imparts advanced skills and knowledge in research and educational leadership. It is designed for those with an Education Specialist or Master of Education degree.

Besides completing a dissertation under the guidance of a dissertation committee, candidates of this online education administration degree program delve into topics such as:

  • Policy analysis
  • Law for organizational leaders
  • Policy, power, and politics in education
  • Leadership for lifelong learning

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

East Tennessee State University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent