DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (EdD) IN
Educational Leadership
Hybrid
Program Overview
The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership emphasizes the application of theory and research to the practice of administration in K-12 schools and other educational policy areas.
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Program Format
Hybrid -
Credit Hours
72 -
Tuition Per Hour
$440
Equip Yourself for the Highest Level of K-12 Leadership
The program provides students with the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to function as scholarly, ethical and reflective decision-makers in the areas of executive management, educational leadership and policy. Graduates may pursue leadership positions as assistant principals, principals, supervisors, assistant superintendents, superintendents and state-level personnel. The program is offered in a hybrid format with coursework online and at the Tuscaloosa campus.
- Application Priority DeadlineApril 1
- Fees$10 College of Education graduate fee (per credit hour)
- Required For EntranceMaster's Degree
- Other Program Specifics*Test scores are waived through Fall 2022 semester applications
Curriculum
Courses for the program are offered in a hybrid format combining weekends and an online coursework. A minimum of 72 credit hours beyond the master’s degree is required for completion of the EdD program. Please note that courses are subject to change.
Required Courses
- Educational Leadership Courses (AEL): 36 hours
- Educational Foundations Courses (BEF): 12 hours
- Educational Research (BER): 12 hours
- Dissertation Hours: 12 hours
Depending on coursework prior to admission to the EdD program, prerequisites for more advanced study in educational leadership may be required.
Admission
Admission to the EdD program requires the following:
- A master’s degree from an accredited institution
- An overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or a 3.0 average for the last 60 credit hours in a degree program, or a 3.0 or higher in a completed graduate degree program
- A minimum combined score of 300 on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or at least a 50th percentile on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)*
A completed application includes unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended, three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, official test scores*, and a Graduate School application.
*Test scores are waived through Fall 2022 semester applications.
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