Why Choose Seattle University for an Educational Leadership Doctoral Degree?
The EDLR program at Seattle University prepares ethical, reflective, culturally competent professionals who lead with integrity, embrace diversity and advance social justice in our world. Today's leaders need innovative and critical thinking skills to address the ongoing needs of a dynamic workforce and an ever-changing economy. Our doctoral students are developing strong professional networks and learning cutting-edge leadership practices so they can be catalysts for transformative change. They are discovering new opportunities to serve their local, national and global communities. And they are contributing immediately and significantly to the values, principles and practices of their organization.
Whether you are a school administrator or private business leader, government employee or nurse manager, owner of a non-profit or human resources director, a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Seattle University will prepare you for this kind of leadership.
Flexible Program for the Working Professional
We know you are a hardworking professional with work and family commitments. We also know that life can throw you curve balls. That's why our program is flexible with classes offered in the evenings and weekends with the option to take up to six years to complete your degree.
- Flexible program for the working professional that accommodates life changes
- Professional concentrations that meet you where you are
- Opportunity to work with and learn from a tight-knit learning community of scholarly leaders from diverse fields
- Emphasis on social justice component to open doors for expanding multicultural competencies
- Caring and challenging faculty
- Strong alumni network
Admission Information
Applications are still being accepted for the Summer 2013 cohort. Applications for Summer 2014 are due by December 1 for priority consideration and will be accepted through March 1, 2014 or until the cohort is complete. For more information contact EDLR Consulting and Visiting Professor, Dr. Tana Hasart, at hasartt@seattleu.edu or 253-495-0878. Meet some of our doctoral students who are changing lives in their communities.
Dan Nwaelele King County Health and Safety Administrator
| Dan is a transformative leader. He provides safety training for King County employees and consults with all levels of employees on safety and health related policies and procedures. Dan is pursuing his Ed.D. at SU to enhance his leadership skills as he aspires to better service his clients. |
Carolyn, Associate Pastor
| Carolyn is a compassionate Leader. As an associate pastor, she is preaching, leading Christian education programs and assisting with ministries of compassion and justice. Challenged by the diverse and varied expectations of pastoral ministry, she is pursuing an Ed.D. to expand her leadership abilities. Her concentration is with the School of Ministry and Theology. |
Srinivas Khedam, Assistant Principal and Non-Profit Leader
Srinivas Khedam is a passionate leader who is making a difference in the lives of children. He serves students at St. Edwards Catholic Elementary School who speak a multitude of languages-many who live below the poverty line. He also leads fundraising efforts that provide support for sick or orphaned children in his native country, India. The program's social justice aspect drew him to Seattle University.
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What Our Students Are Saying
"Leadership is an elusive concept, but Seattle University's EDLR program brings the concept to life. This doctoral program creates exciting new career paths for students through inspirational faculty, demanding curriculum, and a cohort model that encourages students to learn with each other throughout the life of their program." - James Harvey, Director of the National Superintendents Roundtable and current EDLR student
"What I value most about the EDLRprogram is that it continually inspires me to be a leader for others. This program has challenged me to grow as an individual and helped me to recognize that being a leader is not about one's position, but about leading by example, living with integrity, and helping others to achieve their personal best." - Marianne McGah, Theology and Campus Minister, Holy Names Academy, and Doctoral Student, Educational Leadership
"Seattle University's Educational Leadership Program truly prepared me for leadership positions, The program prepares leaders for the transformational changes we are facing in higher education, especially those of globalization and technology." - Jill Wakefield, EDLR ', 92, Chancellor of Seattle Community Colleges