Overview of Program
The program includes a common core of studies in educational leadership theory and practice, as well as courses, internships, projects, and independent studies oriented toward the specific needs of each student. Individual programs of study can include earning a Washington state K-12 superintendent, principal, or program administrator certificate.
Alumni of the doctoral program hold positions as community college presidents, school superintendents, and executive directors in the non-profit sector and other leadership roles.
There are many benefits to enrolling in the Educational Leadership Doctoral program:
- Cohort group provides life-long professional network
- Flexible format designed for working professionals
- Excellent reputation of program
Seattle University's doctoral program prepares effective leaders for an interdependent world. This three-year, post-master's program leads to the doctor of education (EdD) degree with a major in educational leadership. It is the only doctoral program in the greater Puget Sound area specifically designed using a cohort model for a diverse student group whose careers are a mix of the following areas: education, business, health care, and human resource work.
Educational leadership students may complete their degree while at the same time continuing full-time employment.
The program is designed to meet the needs of a very broad spectrum of leaders in K-12 schools, colleges, universities, businesses, health care, social agencies, and human resources.
The program includes a common core of studies in educational leadership theory and practice, as well as courses, internships, projects, and independent studies oriented toward the specific needs of each student. Individual programs of study can include earning a Washington state K-12 superintendent, principal, or program administrator certificate.
The cohort program begins once each year in July.