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Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Higher Education Concentration
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Program Overview
Are you ready to become a leader in the ever-changing landscape of higher education? The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program prepares you for mid- to senior-level leadership positions in universities, community colleges and public or non-public schools.
Today, colleges and universities need people who are prepared to lead in an environment that emphasizes student success, accountability, and collaboration between faculty and staff. They need people who can build bridges with other institutions and sectors and among the many interests in the states and communities they serve.
Program Contact
Dr. Cathy D. Howell
Clinical Associate Professor and Ed.D. Graduate Program Director
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Anthony Davis, Ed.D.
Anthony Davis ’22 began his new position as the Associate Vice President for Student Engagement and Dean of Students at Georgia State University before he even graduated.
His research focused on student conduct administrators’ perceptions of support.
Courses
Core Courses – 12 hours
| ADMN 8110 | Organizational Theory and Behavior |
| ADMN 8181 | Equity and Social Justice in Adult Education |
| ADMN 8610 | Interdisciplinary Seminar |
| ADMN 8611 | Applied Dissertation Pre-Proposal Development |
Concentration Coursework – 15 hours – choose 5
| ADMN 8000 | Topics in Educational Leadership |
| ADMN 8170 | Introduction to the Community College |
| ADMN 8171 | The American College Student |
| ADMN 8172 | Higher Education in the United States |
| ADMN 8173 | Legal Issues in Higher Education |
| ADMN 8174 | Higher Education Finance and Budgeting |
| ADMN 8175 | Non-Traditional Approaches in Higher Education |
| ADMN 8176 | Women in Higher Education |
| ADMN 8177 | Student Affairs in Higher Education |
| ADMN 8178 | Higher Education Policy and Governance |
| ADMN 8179 | Contemporary Issues in Higher Education |
| ADMN 8180 | Teaching Strategies for Adults in a Diverse Society |
Applied Research and Evaluation Courses – 21 hours
| RSCH 8196 | Program Evaluation Methods |
| RSCH 8210 | Applied Educational Research |
| ADMN 8699 | Dissertation Proposal Seminar |
| ADMN 8999 | Dissertation Research |
Research Pathways – choose one column of courses
| RSCH 8110 Descriptive and Inferential Statistics | RSCH 8111 Qualitative Research Methods |
| RSCH 8120 Advanced Statistics | RSCH 8121 Qualitative Data Collection & Analysis |
Admissions Requirements
Graduate School Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or its U.S. equivalent.
- GPA 3.0 in the bachelor’s degree program. 3.5 in the master’s degree program. (Both on a 4.0 scale.)
- A statement of purpose (essay).
- At least three recommendations.
- Unofficial transcripts of all academic work.
- TOEFL or IELTS for non-native English language holders.
Ed.D. Program Additional Requirements:
- GRE & MAT test scores are optional.
- Writing Sample: inclusion of a writing sample such as thesis, paper, research publication, or other best evidence of academic writing.
- Requires master’s degree from a college or university accredited by an accepted accrediting body.
- At least three years of relevant work experience in higher education.
- Applicants are required to submit a current CV or resume.
- Top applicants are invited for an interview with faculty prior to a final decision being made regarding recommendation for admission.
- Selected applicants are invited to a 30 minute interview with faculty. This is an opportunity to learn more about an applicant’s doctoral research interests, career plans, and to ask programmatic questions. The interview is followed by a brief writing prompt that is submitted to the faculty.
Outlook
What Can You Do With Your Ed.D. in Educational Leadership?
Our Ed.D. graduates typically go on to work in school districts, colleges and universities, and other organizations. Top organizations employing our graduates include:
- University of North Carolina System
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
- Cabarrus County Schools
- Curriculum Associates
- Central Piedmont Community College
Job titles our Ed.D. in Educational Leadership alumni hold include:
- Principals and assistant principals
- Directors of learning solutions
- Professors in higher education institutions
- Assistant superintendents of curriculum and instruction
- Deans of students
Exceptional salary expectations
Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics research, collects job and salary data from UNC Charlotte graduates. Lightcast sampled alumni of our Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program and found the average annual estimated wage to be approximately $113,900.
Tuition
Please view the graduate education rates via Niner Central.
Accreditation
UNC Charlotte’s Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Higher Education Concentration is offered by the Cato College of Education, which is accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).