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Doctorate in Educational Leadership (PreK-12 or Higher Education Emphasis)
Doctoral Degree
New students may tentatively begin 2014
- 90-96 Credits (Beyond Your Bachelor's Degree)
- 3+ Years to Complete
- Face-to-Face Classes with Online Coursework
- Classes Held Saturdays and Sundays in Bismarck, ND
- Meets 4 to 7 Weekends per Semester
- In-State Tuition Regardless of Residency
Off-Campus Doctoral Program in Bismarck, North Dakota
The University of North Dakota's Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership (EDL) provides you with a unique opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively as an educational leader.
The Educational Leadership Doctoral Program prepares you for prominent administrative or scholarly positions in:
- PreK-12 schools
- higher education
- or other non-profit educational settings
Through face-to-face courses offered in Bismarck, North Dakota, you will focus on the foundations, theory, practice, research and scholarly tools essential to doctoral study in educational leadership.
UND's Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership provides you with:
- an opportunity for self-reflection and career renewal
- added credentials and increased opportunities for professional advancement
- new knowledge and skill sets, including research and assessment skills, needed to be successful as an educational leader
- a network of other professionals important to career success
As a graduate of the EDL Doctoral Program, you will be able to:
- fulfill the demand for educational administrators who possess the knowledge, vision, and integrity to lead successfully
- expand your organization's ability to problem-solve and be innovative
- develop strategic plans for your organization that create real value for students, faculty, and partnerships
- explore new strategies for responding to change and delivering value in educational services during tough times
- improve employee motivation and productivity within your organization