Become the transformative leader you are meant to be.
Our program prepares transformative leaders within institutions and organizations through a relevant and progressive curriculum to encourage growth and development, promote trust and collaboration, and cultivate innovative change.
Our 100% online courses are offered in a combination of 8-week and 16-week formats focused on transformative leadership and research applications for diverse institutions and organizations. We also host an annual on-campus residency conference and virtual orientation to complement the online course format. Structured dissertation supports keep you on track to degree completion.
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Streamlined Superintendent Certification
The Ed.D. in Transformative Leadership program has established a collaboration with the Texas Superintendent Certification program, allowing students to complete four program-specific courses required for the superintendent certification as part of the Ed.D. degree.
Program Goals
Our online Ed.D. program prepares leaders to inspire, transform and advocate within a diverse array of institutions and organizations. Our three primary goals are to:
- Prepare and inspire leaders within institutions and organizations, from local to global, through a relevant and progressive curriculum.
- Provide leaders a research foundation to contribute to the field of research and promote transformative applications of research.
- Provide the regional job market with transformative leaders who possess advanced knowledge and skills to advocate in a multicultural work environment.
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What Can You Do With an Ed.D. in Transformative Leadership?
Our program prepares leader-scholars to become agents for change in education, healthcare, the private sector, small businesses, nonprofit agencies and other industries.
Premium-Level Support
From the moment you apply until you complete your dissertation and graduate, we’re with you every step of the way. Our small cohorts ensure a high level of individualized support, and we have multiple resources available to you.
Varied Perspectives and Backgrounds
Our program enrolls students from many different industries and fields. While the program has its roots in education, our coursework and experience are designed to support leaders in all fields.
Elevating Strengths and Potential
The doctoral experience provides leadership theory and research frameworks to enhance how you approach your professional work. You will be able to immediately apply what you are learning in your organizations – either through how you lead and inspire others, how you use data and research in problem-solving, or how you advocate for the communities you serve.