Program Details
The online Doctorate in Educational Leadership program prepares candidates for leadership at all levels of education as they develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to lead and transform educational institutions. The curriculum prepares educators with the global outlook, research skills, policy analysis capabilities, and practical executive leadership abilities needed to lead and transform educational institutions to meet the needs of all learners. Graduates can articulate an educational organization’s mission, goals, and guiding principles that distinguish it from others; understand the foundational base of organizational theory and bridge theory and practice; view problems and challenges through a scientific lens; and apply technology to solve problems, analyze and synthesize data, and manage information.
Areas of interest include:
- PreK—12 schools and school districts
- Higher education
- Special education
% Online
Mostly OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Gwynedd Mercy University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
GRE, Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Essay/Writing Sample, Interview, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Requires a minimum of three years of relevant experience
- Two residencies on the Gwynedd Valley campus and one international experience are required
- GRE waived for a 3.5 GPA or higher