Educational Leadership
    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 43,591 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 14, 2023
    Educational Leadership

    About

    Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

    The Doctorate (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership is a 45+ hour post-masters professional degree uniquely crafted for experienced educators. The program will be delivered through a combination of on-campus seminars, school/district-based performance, and online learning experiences. Our goal is to develop school leaders who integrate thoughtful, globally-minded leadership practices with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of effective educational leaders.

    The Educational Leadership degree will prepare you to critically review and construct knowledge in educational policy, data analysis and educational planning in conjunction with educational theory through discourse-rich coursework and field-centered projects. Graduates of the Educational Leadership degree will be prepared to lead change and develop organizations to effectively succeed in a global educational context.

    Note: You must have a Georgia PL-6 certification or L-6 certification or comparable certificate from another state to be accepted into the Educational Leadership degree program.

    The Doctorate (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership program is designed to further develop experienced leaders in the areas of school improvement, strategic planning, institutional development and more, with an emphasis on educational theory through discourse-rich coursework and field-centered projects. The program is designed to build candidates' critical understanding and expert use of transformational leadership skills.

    Disciplines

    Department of Educational Leadership

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    1. Completed online Graduate Application
    2. $60 non-refundable application processing fee*
    3. Official transcripts from each college or university attended. If the institution is outside the U.S., an international credential evaluation will be required. Applicants must not send international transcripts directly to Kennesaw State University.
    4. Bachelor's degree from a Regionally Accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.75
    5. Additional requirements by program


    *Application fee may vary by program
    **For doctoral programs, please complete a new application

    NOTE: Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics was formerly Master of Science in Applied Statistics and Analytics. If you apply prior to July 1, apply to MS Applied Statistics and Analytics.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 60

    How to Apply

    1. There is a $60 non-refundable application processing fee*.

    2. New applicants will be asked to create a login for the application portal. This login will also be used to upload documents, check the receipt of supplemental materials and check the status of your application.

    3. The online application should be used:

      1. For those seeking admission to The Graduate College for the first time.

      2. For previous or current KSU graduate students who are pursuing a different program or degree level (e.g., Certificate, Masters, Specialist, or Doctorate).

    NOTE: For those who have been previously enrolled as a KSU Graduate student and wish to continue in the same program**, but have NOT taken classes in the last 3 semesters (your status is inactive), please complete the Readmission Form.

    Educational Leadership
    Kennesaw State University
    Kennesaw State University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Kennesaw