Educational Leadership, Ed.D.

Program Description

Overview

The doctoral program in Educational Leadership develops senior administrative leaders for K-12 school districts throughout the nation. The program prepares central level leaders to excel in an ever-changing national, state and local educational environment. It is a part-time program designed to accommodate the needs of in-residence and employed graduate students.

Director of Student Support Services

An option to prepare leaders as central office level Director of Student Support Services is available within the program.

School Administration Add-on Licensure

The Educational Leadership Area strongly recommends that all accepted Ed.D. students who are not currently licensed as school administrators become licensed during the course of their Ed.D. studies.

Admissions

Prospective students must hold the degree of B.A. or B.S., and a master’s degree in School Administration or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university in this country or its equivalent – based on a four-year curriculum – in an institution outside of the U.S.

If the master’s degree is in a field other than educational leadership/school administration, at least three additional courses will be required to complete the Ed.D. program (See Program of Studies).

Successful applicants will have a minimum of three years of school teaching experience or equivalent school site experience such as counseling or social work.

Applicants who are interested in the Director of Student Support Services option should possess three years of experience in School Counseling, School Psychology or School Social Work.

Program Contact

Linda Tillman, Program Coordinator
ltillman@email.unc.edu
(919) 843-1998