Program Details
Doctor of Education (EdD) with a specialization in Educational Administration and Leadership (For Administrators; Non-Licensure) is designed exclusively for K–12 administrators who want to increase their ability to influence and transform their educational organization. The program recognizes and rewards experienced leaders who have completed previous leadership training with a customized curriculum, a specially designed capstone doctoral project, and a block transfer of 25 quarter credits to move you forward in your program of study. Gain the skills to build an effective, collaborative organization and enhance the K–12 student learning environment. As a graduate of this program, you will be able to integrate theory and practice to positively impact your career and the lives of your students. Through the program, you can also work to produce doctoral results that may apply directly to your district. Join an experienced group of educators who are striving to make a difference.
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
Mostly OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Walden University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeApplication Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Additional Materials May Be Required
Additional Info
- Students are required to attend one face-to-face residency.
- Applicants must have:
- A minimum of 25 quarter credits or 15 semester credits from a university principal preparation program.
- A valid principal license, or eligibility for a principal license based on a university principal preparation program. If not certified, provide a university document that states eligibility for certification based on the program.
- 3 years of administrative experience
- An acknowledgement form verifying you have access to and the ability to collect data from a P–12 school setting
Restricted States
New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut