Doctorate of Educational Leadership
Prepare for life at the top.
Earn your Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from WKU and turn your passion into a career. Our program prepares leaders to make real change in education through practical, action-based research. Gain the skills to collaborate across agencies and improve student outcomes. This flexible, highly applied online program is designed for professionals ready to solve real-world challenges.
Program Type
Doctoral
Location
Online
Credit Hours
60
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Need more information about our program or have specific questions? Text the Educational Leadership Doctoral Program directly! We’re here to help you with everything from admissions to program details.
Text Us At: 270-721-8539
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Set your sights high.
Our graduates have successful careers as...
Principal
Business Executive
Instructional Designer
Academic Vice President
Accreditation Manager
College President
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Educational Leadership Doctoral Program |
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AVG. SALARY $109,570 |
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TOP SKILLS Leadership, Public Speaking, Teaching, Research, and Strategic Planning |
What You'll Study
Leadership Theories and Ethics: Theory and research on leadership, ethics and managerial effectiveness. Topics include: leadership and management, power and influence, trait theories, current and seminal leadership theories, delegation and shared decision making, as well as morality and ethics for leaders, and current trends in leadership research.
Individual and Group Issues in Leadership: Theory and application of leadership issues in organizational behavior, including motivation, attitudes, group process, problem solving, decision making, conflict management, and interpersonal communication.
Program Evaluation for Educational Leaders: Program evaluation theory, methods, and practices with a focus on the practical craft of evaluation research; discussion of theoretical and strategic issues of program evaluation; application of quantitative and qualitative research methods to program evaluation contexts.
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Hilltopper Stories
Dive into the vibrant experiences and inspiring journeys of our Hilltopper community through firsthand accounts and testimonials, showcasing the unparalleled student life and success stories.
Althea Hurt - Current Student
Mount Washington, KY
Director of Human Resources for Bullitt Co. Schools
"My experience at WKU has shaped my career by instilling in me the principles of servant leadership and the ability to inspire and motivate others. Through my academic journey, I have gained the knowledge and skills needed to effectively train and support other school professionals, ultimately contributing to the success of countless students."
Dr. Wes Cottongim
Bowling Green, KY
Assistant Professor of Education Administration at WKU
"Completing my advanced coursework through WKU has provided me with the tools needed to reach the professional goals I've set for myself. The experiences, networking opportunities, and knowledge I gained through this work has been invaluable."
Future Students
WKU’s Educational Leadership Doctoral Program is a flexible, 60-credit, year-round program designed for working professionals to enhance their leadership skills. With online and hybrid formats, students can complete the program in 3.5 years while maintaining their careers. Learn more about our program by watching our WKU Ed.D. Virtual Open House.
The WKU Ed.D. program is an active member of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate and has partnered with KASA (Kentucky Association-School Administrators) to support K-12 school administrators seeking an Ed.D. at WKU.
Both KASA members and KEA members receive a tuition discount.
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Educational Leadership Doctoral Program
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11030,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1030
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