K-12 Education Leadership (Ed.D)

Education reform has changed the face of the classroom, and today, more than ever, our school leaders are expected to deliver measurable results.  JIU created its Doctorate of Education in K-12 Education Leadership program for educators with the passion, vision, and focus to not only meet these new challenges, but who are commited to excellence and affecting positive change. 

The prime objective of our EdD program is to graduate successful and influential K-12 leaders who are critical thinkers - with exceptional knowledge, skills, and integrity - who are able to apply theory to the creative and innovative solution of practical education problems.

Our curriculum balances the study of theory with the practice of leadership in schools. Students do not complete their program merely by reading and writing in their home offices. Instead, each student completes professional synthesizing projects, professional leadership development reports, and a dissertation that require him/her to apply classroom learning in practical ways - all under the guidance of supervising professors who are both scholars and successful practitioners. Graduates emerge confident and fully prepared to make a difference in their learning communities.

Who should enroll: The EdD program prepares key K 12 education leaders who serve as teachers, academic department chairpersons, and professional development personnel; administrators, principals, and superintendents; education faculty at institutions of higher education; researchers within organizations that create, implement, and/or evaluate education policy; and entrepreneurs who work with schools and other learning organizations.