Mission

The Doctor of Education Program builds upon the best practice and leadership knowledge and skills that the applicant gained during her/his master’s degree in education or related fields and from her/his professional practice and experience developed as a leader in a learning community. The successful doctoral student will continue to develop advanced, in-depth application, analysis and reflective problem solving ability in areas of effective educational communities, curriculum, instruction, and will strengthen the leadership skills beyond those gained at the master’s level.

It is expected that graduates of the Doctor of Education Program will continue to work as leaders and specialists in urban school districts, community colleges, public and private learning communities, and/or in universities.