Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Program Details

Become a leader in your school district or become a state leader after earning this online doctorate in education leadership. You will gain the knowledge, skills, and disposition needed to lead and serve students and staff in your K-12 organization or state department.  

With this online education administration degree students are practitioner-scholars who advance their careers while learning to produce research that impacts school districts, ensuring they are more effective and socially just. 

You will learn to:

  • Advance student academic progress
  • Build community trust and confidence
  • Create conditions for educators to thrive
  • Advocate for adequate funding

Students advance through this online education administration degree as part of a cohort. Your cohort and your professors provide ongoing support.

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is accredited by:

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

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.7 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Additional Materials May Be Required

Additional Info

  • Applicants must have three years of experience in K-12 schools leadership.