The Doctor of Education degree is designed for students who plan careers as school
or district-level leaders. This degree emphasizes the application of educational research
related to problems of practice in the field of educational leadership.
Graduates of the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Innovation:
- Are scholarly practitioners committed to the improvement of learning organizations
at the local, regional, state, national, and international level, resulting in sustained
educational achievement for all learners.
- Engage in scholarly inquiry in their educational settings to solve complex problems
of practice and policy through innovation.
- Are ethical, moral leaders who are committed to diversity, inclusion and equity in
learning opportunities for all learners.
- Work within and across communities to build strategic partnerships at the local, regional,
state, national, and international levels.
- Empower diverse communities and stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration.