EdD in Educational Leadership

The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership is an innovative program premised on the belief that theory and practice must be combined in a "hands-on" learning environment that focuses on "learning by doing." This degree program is intended for practicing professionals in K-12, higher education, and other educational organizations who wish to further and enhance their leadership capacity. Rather than the typical lecture classroom, seminars are held in a setting where faculty and students meet as equals and share ideas and presentations. While course instructional methods are often flexible and included blended formats, in-person attendance is a requirement for a number of courses; this program cannot be completed entirely online.

WIchita State University Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership consists of 55 graduate hours. The courses include:

• EL 968 Technology Orientation (1)
• EL 969 Intro to Ed Research and Academic Writing (3)
• EL 970 Theoretical Research Perspectives & Applications for Educational Leadership (3)
• EL 981 Intro to Field-based Research I (3)
• EL 971 Contemporary Policy and Organizational Theories in Education (3)
• EL 982 Intro to Field-based Research II (3)
• EL 984 Theoretical Frameworks for Organizational Analysis (3)
• EL 983 Research Proposal Development (3)
• EL 972 Leadership Theories (3)
• EL 986 Advanced Field-based Research I (3)
• EL 987 Advanced Field-based Research II (3)
• EL 989 Research Design (3)
• EL 999 Dissertation (2)
• EL 999 Dissertation (5)
• EL 999 Dissertation (5)
• Electives (12)

When applying for admission to the Doctorate in Educational Leadership program, you must submit to the Graduate School:

• A completed graduate school application with a degree code G11H
• Official transcripts with 3.50 GPA for the last 60 hours

You must also submit the following items to the Department:

• At least three letters of recommendation from supervisors and/or professional peers that attest to the applicant's potential for success as an educational leader.
• Evidence of one year of formal experience in P-12, higher education, or other educational organizations.
• A current resume or vita of educational and professional experience.
• A sample of academic writing (such as a published article or a paper written for a graduate level course).
• A statement of professional goals.

Application Process
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Upon admission and prior to their first semester, all students admitted to the Educational Leadership program must clear a criminal background check. Click here for instructions.