Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership (PK-12)

For Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership (PK-12), applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; tuition fees are 11,466 USD per year.

This Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership (PK-12) program equips aspiring or current administrators with knowledge and expertise to improve learning outcomes in P-12 settings. It focuses on developing skills to create positive and inclusive school cultures and transform educational environments. The program is delivered online and designed for working professionals, with courses held weekly in seven-week sessions.

The program requires 59+ credit hours, distributed across 33 credit hours of core leadership courses, 4 credit hours of colloquia and field experience, 20+ credit hours for dissertation development, and 2 credit hours for portfolio presentation.

Graduates are prepared for roles such as Chief School Administrator, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Director of Education, Principal, Assistant Principal, and Department Chair in P-12 settings.

Admission requires a completed master's degree with a GPA of 3.50 or higher, three years of PK-12 educational professional experience, a current educator license, and acceptable scores on critical thinking, writing, and leadership assessments. Four references are required to complete a Leadership Qualities Assessment Survey. International students should contact education@bakerU.edu for specific information.

The programme totals about 59 credit hours. The program is delivered entirely online, with courses held once a week in the evening for seven weeks, following a cohort model. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 92% of applicants.