Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
The doctoral program in Educational Leadership at the College of Saint Elizabeth is designed to prepare globally conscious and morally purposeful servant leaders for district leadership roles in Pre-K to 12th grade settings. The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership combines theoretical knowledge and practical application in authentic school settings using the student's professional experience in school leadership. It is a sequenced, 52-credit program to be completed in three years.
Unique Elements of This Program
- Students will complete all courses together as a cohort.
- Students will function as members of teams and work collaboratively on the study, collection, and analysis of data and the development of research-based solutions to educational problems. Research teams will extend beyond the College to the larger community.
- The program is aligned with the New Jersey Professional Standards for School Leaders (NJPSSL).
- Students will receive personal attention and service from College offices and staff at times that are convenient for working adults.
- Flexible hours for advisement, registration, and career counseling are available to fit in with students' busy schedules.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the doctoral program students will be able to:
- Commit to and act upon the principles of servant leadership.
- Evaluate the role of servant leaders as stewards of both human and fiscal resources.
- Demonstrate their role to prepare both themselves and the learning community to build a just society.
- Identify, promote, and sustain high performance learning communities.
- Analyze and articulate the individual and social purposes of education.
- Apply research methodologies for systemic improvement of schools and other educational communities and institutions.
Program Requirements
- 3.25 grade point average
- Two research projects related to the development of the action research dissertation
- Action research dissertation and oral dissertation defense
Admission Requirements
Students applying for admission must present documentation of:
- An earned M.A. in Educational Leadership or related field.
- Evidence of leadership experience including Certification as Principal and/or Supervisor.
- Outstanding academic success in prior graduate work including an official transcript from all undergraduate and graduate colleges/universities attended. Courses taken at colleges in countries outside the United States must be evaluated by WES (World Education Services) for a course-by-course evaluation. For additional information on certified university record translations, students should contact WES at 800-937-3895 or by email at info@wes.org.
- Evidence of scholarly work (Master's thesis, research, publication) and an on-site writing sample as required by faculty.
- One letter of recommendation from a college/university professor attesting to candidate's ability to perform a high level of academic work in the program.
- Two letters of recommendation attesting to professional competency (in addition to the one letter from college/university professor).
The final step in the admission process will be a successful interview with a faculty committee.
Course Sequence
Year One
Fall Semester
| EDAS701 | Essential Competencies for Doct Studies | 3 |
| EDAS705 | Servant Leadership Institute | 2 |
| EDAS715 | Emerging Perspective District Level Lead | 3 |
Spring Semester
| EDAS718 | Leadership/School Improvement | 3 |
| EDAS725 | Education Public Policy Devel & Advocacy | 3 |
| EDAS722 | Dissertation Research & Scholarly Writing | 2 |
Summer I (July)
| EDAS743 | Comprehensive Assessment of Research | 6 |
Year Two
Fall Semester
| EDAS730 | School District Leadership in a Glob Soc | 3 |
| EDAS745 | Educational Finance & Strategic Thinking | 3 |
| EDAS750 | Action Research Dissertation | 3 |
Spring Semester
| EDAS765 | Governance and Community Relations | 3 |
| EDAS757 | Ethical Leadership in School Law & Labor Relations | 3 |
| EDAS775 | Dissertation Proposal Seminar | 3 |
Summer II (July)
| EDAS783 | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 6 |
Year Three
Fall Semester
Spring Semester