PROGRAM
Those education professionals who want to develop the skills they need to pursue leadership roles within primary, secondary, and post-secondary institutions should consider a doctorate degree in education from Argosy University Online Programs. Our Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership program could be the ideal solution for you. All doctorate in education coursework is taught within the context of leading within an educational institution.
Students pursuing one of Argosy University’s online doctoral degrees in education can benefit from the flexibility of online access to classes any time, day or night. Additionally, these online doctoral programs may be completed in three to four years. Our faculty-practitioners lead interactive courses, and participants in the EdD program will have an opportunity to:
- Reinforce and enhance their personal and professional expertise in the areas of change management, problem solving, financial management, planning, and program evaluation
- Explore the historical, philosophical, psychological, technical, theoretical, and practical aspects of education and institutional administration
- Choose between two four-course concentrations: Higher Education (for those who plan to lead large, complex educational institutions) and K-12 Education (for teachers who wish to improve their classroom techniques or transition to an instructional design role)
DOCTORAL RESIDENCY EXPERIENCE
Argosy University doctoral residencies offer a valuable opportunity for students to interact with one another, meet faculty members, and acquire advanced skills and knowledge they need to succeed throughout the duration of their program and beyond.
These interactive three-day sessions are offered at various locations throughout the academic year. All doctoral students must attend a minimum of two residency programs in addition to completing their coursework.
See the Doctoral Residency page for the current program schedule and for additional insight into our students’ experiences.
THE ARGOSY UNIVERSITY ADVANTAGE
Flexible schedule
Courses last 7½ weeks, and you can attend classes any time of the day or night.
Interactive experience
Online education students can enjoy small, user-friendly classroom settings and learn from seasoned faculty members who provide personal attention.
Supportive environment
Throughout your matriculation, Argosy University connects you with a student advisor, career services, and an online campus community.
Comprehensive program
The EdD in Educational Leadership online degree program is offered through Argosy University's College of Education.
Heritage of excellence
Argosy University supports one of the largest communities of graduate students in the nation. Argosy University has campuses in 19 U.S. cities.
EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
"Employment of education administrators is expected to grow by 12 percent between 2006 and 2016, about as fast as the average for all occupations, primarily due to growth in enrollments of school-age children. Principals and assistant principals should have very favorable job prospects. Although competition among faculty for prestigious positions as academic deans and department heads is likely to remain keen, fewer applicants are expected for nonacademic administrative jobs, such as director of admissions or student affairs. In May 2006, elementary and secondary school administrators had median annual earnings of $77,740; postsecondary school administrators had median annual earnings of $73,990. Salaries of education administrators depend on several factors, including the location and enrollment level in the school or school district."
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. (2009). Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Education Administrators, Retrieved July 29, 2009, from http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos007.htm
CAREERS
Graduates with a proper combination of prior experience are prepared to pursue a variety of director, college faculty, and administrative positions, as well as several roles, including the following:
- Academic dean
- College or university department head or chairperson
- College president
- Dean of faculty
- Dean of students
- Provost
GETTING STARTED
Learn more about EdD in Educational Leadership
Ready to take the next step toward the pinnacle of educational achievement? Apply for financial aid (available to those who qualify) and enroll with Argosy University today.
ACCREDITATION
Argosy University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission http://www.ncahlc.org and a member of the North Central Association (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, 1.800.621.7440, http://www.ncahlc.org/.
* Programs offered by Argosy University - Online Programs College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any state in the United States regardless of the state in which the student resides.