Houston Christian University Online
Doctor of Education in Executive Educational Leadership - Online

Online USA

DEGREE TYPE

Doctor of Education

DURATION

3 up to

6 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

Distance Learning

Key Summary

About : The Doctor of Education in Executive Educational Leadership is an online program designed for professionals seeking to advance their careers in educational leadership. It focuses on developing strategic leadership skills, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and addressing complex challenges in education. The program incorporates rigorous academic study with practical leadership application, ensuring that students are prepared for high-level roles in educational settings.

Career Outcomes : Graduates of this program can explore various career paths including school district administrators, educational consultants, higher education leaders, and roles in educational policy. They possess the skills needed to drive change and innovation within educational organizations.

The Doctoral program in Executive Educational Leadership (EdD) is designed for individuals who already hold a master’s degree from an accredited institution and have demonstrated strong leadership skills in an educational setting. It is a selective program, designed to be completed with a residential cohort of approximately 20 individuals and an online cohort of students. The courses are offered in a fixed sequence and are designed to accommodate the working professional.

This program aims to produce graduates with the knowledge and skills to be hired and retained as high-quality administrators in public and private school systems. The program will provide learning experiences that will help to develop students’ professionalism (e.g., ethical knowledge, values-based decision-making, critical and systemic thinking, leadership, and cooperation) in addition to coursework that provides the foundational knowledge for success in their discipline.

Initial academic advisement is carried out by the Director of the Doctoral Program. Once candidates are admitted, they are assigned an advisor from among the doctoral faculty.

Special Requirements

The EdD program is designed as a three-year program for a cohort of students.
Each EdD student is expected to enroll and successfully complete each course.
The student is expected to advance to candidacy and complete all courses and examinations within the period specified by the EdD doctoral unit.
The student is expected to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA with no grades below a B in any Doctoral courses.
The student must pass all required examinations within two attempts.
A student who fails to make satisfactory progress may be officially disqualified from the university upon recommendation of the program faculty and in accordance with the established university policies.