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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 Higher Education Leadership pathway is designed to prepare leaders for executive positions in higher education institutions, including those serving rural regions. Specific leadership skills are developed and enhanced for administrative positions at colleges, universities, educational organizations, non-profit entities, and/or instructional positions in higher education include upper (presidents and vice-presidents) and mid-management leadership (deans, department heads, directors, etc.) with a deep understanding of ethics, organizational theory, power, decision-making, academic research, and scholarly writing.
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 Leadership in Higher Education (Ed.D.), West Texas A&M is here to help you achieve your goals.
- Dr. Janet Hindman, Program Director
Meet Our Students
Dr. Mirescha Childs, Ed.D. Graduate, Cohort 3.
"Disparity in STEM Degree Attainment for Underrepresented Minority Students: How One Community College is Working to Increase Participation and Persistence for Degree-Seeking URM Students."
Dr. Robyn Hedke, Ed.D. Graduate, Cohort 3.
"Origins of Support: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the Lived Experiences of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Higher Education."
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Meet our Program Director, Dr. Janet Hindman.
Degree Requirements
Educational Leadership Cognate Courses (12 SCH Required)
Rural Emphasis Courses (9 SCH Required)
Higher Education Leadership Pathway (15 SCH Required)
and/or
Other content concentration course(s) approved by the program director.
