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The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership degree program at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU), a Member of the Texas A&M University (TAMU) System, is an online degree program emphasizing leadership in rural education at primary, secondary, post-secondary, and professional levels. The program is a cohort-based program. Students may choose to pursue one of three pathways of study within the program that will advance their professional and personal goals. The pathways of study include EC-12 Leadership, Higher Education Leadership, and Educational Business and Finance Leadership. A student’s previous experience, research interests, and professional goals are considered in formulating their plan of study.
The Educational Business and Finance pathway is designed to prepare leaders for financial leadership positions in educational institutions (primary, secondary, and post-secondary), including those serving rural regions. Specific leadership skills are developed and enhanced for business and finance officers and those seeking a specialization in business affairs within educational institutions, including an understanding of the legal/fiscal structures, constraints, and opportunities available to chief financial officers and their support teams. The program provides a deep understanding of ethics, organizational theory, power, decision-making, academic research, and scholarly writing. Transfer course credit in the program may be awarded to students who enter the Educational Business and Finance pathway with a master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
A scholarly delivery requirement replaces a traditional dissertation. The scholarly delivery is comprised of a qualifying examination and the production of one written scholarly deliverable that is a publishable empirical research study in the field of educational leadership or a related field. The scholarly deliverable is the outcome of the doctoral student’s empirical research conducted under the direction of a doctoral scholarly delivery committee.
The program requires participation in an annual, on-campus immersion experience that provides collaborative, practical work application focused upon problems of practice and opportunities for innovative design. The immersion experience broadens the educational and cultural perspectives of doctoral students through extensive interactions among faculty members, students, professionals, and cohorts. The Ed.D. program degree requirements, inclusive of coursework and scholarly delivery, can be completed in three (3) years.
If you are interested in seeking a Doctorate of Educational Leadership (Ed.D.), West Texas A&M is here to help you achieve your goals.
- Dr. Eddie Henderson (Program Director EC - 12) and Dr. Janet Hindman (Program Director Leadership in Higher Education)
Degree Requirements
Educational Leadership Cognate Courses (12 SCH Required)
Rural Emphasis Courses (9 SCH Required)
[Note: "*" indicates Required for the Educational Business/Finance pathway]
Educational Business/Finance Leadership Pathway (15 SCH Required)
and/or
Other content concentration course(s) approved by the program director.
