Doctorate in Educational Leadership (PreK-12 or Higher Education Emphasis)

Prepares you for prominent administrative positions in PreK-12, higher education, or other non-profit educational settings.
Offered through a combination of face-to-face meetings held in Fargo, ND, with supplemental online coursework.
Available with a PreK-12 school focus or a higher education focus:
- PreK-12 School Emphasis: designed for working professionals who are licensed to teach and have a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience. Meets the education requirements for North Dakota school administration.
- Higher Education Emphasis: designed for working professionals who are currently employed in higher education.
Follows innovative and responsive curriculum that fosters intellectual vitality and facilitates the development of world-class educational leaders.
Combines theory and practices for scholar-practitioners by using an executive education model.
Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Focuses on the power of your peer group to enhance learning and engage forward thinking.
Provides student support services, such as library, tech support, and advising services.
Begins August 2013 in Fargo, ND.
Offers in-state tuition for all online and off-campus courses regardless of where you live!

Benefit from a diverse faculty with doctoral degrees and extensive administrative experience in PreK-12 and higher education, including in rural, urban, and international settings.
Gain practical experience from faculty who facilitate the learning process by serving as coaches for your peer group.
Experience strong one-on-one interaction with faculty members who are invested in your success.

View the UND Department of Educational Leadership website for more information about the Department, including its mission, history of serving educational leaders, and faculty members.

Application review will begin March 22, 2013, and continue until cohort is full.

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