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Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

Dr. Lawrence Scott
Doctor of Education in

Educational Leadership

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About the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Program

Texas A&M University-San Antonio’s online Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program, pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), will provide graduates with a unique set of knowledge and skills that considers educational environments as complex systems, emphasizing transformative leadership and a fundamental role in positively impacting education.

In alignment with the goals of the Building a Talent Strong Texas plan, this doctoral degree will prepare graduates to be the leaders our communities need with specializations in special education, bilingual education, and early childhood education. Graduates with an Ed.D. degree will be strong competitive candidates for school and district leadership positions.

Career Opportunities

  • Superintendent
  • Principal
  • Director of a research center
  • Development manager
  • Curriculum developer
  • University professor
  • Research scholar
  • Policy researcher
  • Regional Service Center Educational/Administrative Specialist

Application Instructions

  1. Complete the GradCAS application
  2. Submit application fee ($49 for domestic; $69 for international)
  3. Submit the following required documents:
    • Official e-transcripts from all US institutions attended are to be sent to GradCAS through their online order portal. If your institution does not have official e-transcripts available, they can be mailed to the GradCAS processing center.
    • International Students click here.
    • Curriculum Vitae (preferred) or résumé
    • Cover Letter (1-2 pages)
    • Analytical writing sample (6-10 pages)
    • 2 letters of recommendation (at least 1 from a former professor)

Note: The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program at Texas A&M University-San Antonio is pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). 

Prerequisites

The doctoral degree is designed for students who have already completed both a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree.

Program Details

Courses Offered

  • Online
  • Flexibility in course rotation
  • Summer coursework 

Degree Strands

Required Leadership Core (18 CH)

Required Research Core (18 CH)

Required Strand (18 CH) - select one of the following:

  • Strand 1: District Leadership with Superintendency Certification (18 CH)
  • Strand 2: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Education and Leadership (18 CH)
  • Strand 3: Special Education and Leadership (18 CH)
  • Strand 4: Early Childhood Education (18 CH)
  • Strand 5: Bilingual Education and Leadership (18 CH)

Note: The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program at Texas A&M University-San Antonio is pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).