Ed. D. in Educational Leadership: P-12
Program Information
The Rowan Experience
The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) program develops social justice leaders who are change agents, ethical leaders, and scholar-practitioners. By tightly connecting theory and practice in coursework, the program supports students in applying learning immediately in coursework and in the workplace. This program offers students a unique opportunity to engage in applied inquiry throughout the program with the deliberate focus on preparing practitioners to lead initiatives and organizations that redress inequities and promote social justice.
Curriculum
The Ed. D. in Educational Leadership at Rowan University requires the completion of 60 graduate semester hours (s.h.) made up of 16 courses (48 s.h.) and 12 semester hours of dissertation. The program includes three distinct benchmarks. All cohorts are required to attend a one-day orientation in combination with an online orientation residency.
The following courses make up the Ed. D. in Educational Leadership: P-12 track program.
- 16 Courses / 60 Semester Hours
- Foundation Courses: No
- Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements URL: Yes
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: 36 S.H. | ||
| EDST 27801 | Leadership for Social Justice | 3 |
| EDST 27802 | Inquiry I: Theory to Practice | 3 |
| EDST 27803 | Reforming Organizations | 3 |
| EDST 27804 | Inquiry II: Assessment and Program Evaluation | 3 |
| EDST 27805 | Public Policy, Ethics, and Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| EDST 27806 | Inquiry III: Policy Inquiry, Analysis, and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| EDST 27807 | Sustainable Institutional Change | 3 |
| EDST 27808 | Inquiry IV: Inquiry for Improvement | 3 |
| P-12 Track Courses: 12 S.H. | ||
| EDST 27821 | Instructional Leadership | 3 |
| EDST 27820 | Educational Leadership for Equity and Diversity | 3 |
| EDST 27822 | Equitable Finance and Budgeting | 3 |
| EDST 27823 | Building Board and Community Relationships | 3 |
| Required Dissertation Research Course: 12 S.H. | ||
| EDST 27809 | Introduction to Writing a Literature Review | 3 |
| EDST 27810 | Leader Scholar Community I | 3 |
| EDST 27811 | Leader Scholar Community II | 3 |
| EDST 27812 | Leader Scholar Community III | 3 |
| EDST 27895 | Dissertation Research | 12 |
Note: The courses listed above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan Global section tally.
Admission Requirements
The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional action or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.
- Completed Application Form
- $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
- Master's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
- Current professional resume
- Three letters of recommendation
- Applicants with Master's degrees completed within the past 5 years should include as one of their recommenders an instructor from their Master's program.
- Recommended GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale): While certification is not required for the program, the Faculty Admissions Committee asks applicants to please submit a copy of any educational certifications held.
- Three typewritten essays as follows:
- In 500 words of fewer, describe your reasons for wanting to enroll in the Educational Leadership Doctoral program.
- In 500 words or fewer, describe the characteristics of an effective leader. In what ways do you demonstrate those characteristics? In what ways can you improve?
- In 1000 words or fewer, describe a pressing issue facing education today. If it were your responsibility to address the issue on a national level, how would you approach the problem? With whom would you collaborate to develop your plan?
- Interview (The Faculty Admissions Committee will contact applicants directly to schedule an interview. The interview may be in person or via phone for distance applicants).
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Educational Leadership: P-12
Career Outlook
As the educational landscape diversifies, the need for knowledgeable and innovative leadership continues to grow. Our Ed.D. positions you as a forward-thinking educator who provides thoughtful decision-making, well-informed curriculum choices, and trustworthy organization throughout all levels of management.
I've brought a lot of what I'm learning into redeveloping the first-year English curriculum and in my own classroom with hands-on, problem- and group-based learning.Aly K. Burlington County, NJ
One of my master teachers, she’s phenomenal. She said ‘The Rowan program is for you.’ I said ‘Why would you say that?’ She told me it is all about social justice.Marilyn D. Burlington County, NJ
I think to have the practical experience in the classroom and to know what that looks like day to day, absolutely helped.Bobbie D. Burlington County, NJ
The program is helping me to better understand and become a transformational leader in public education.Dumar B. Burlington County, NJ
I’ve made so many contacts — not only through the students, but the professors.Kelley M. Burlington County, NJ
Admission
Additional Information
The chart below details available entry terms for the Ed. D. in Educational Leadership: P-12 Track program as well as corresponding application deadlines. Submitting the Application Form is only the first step to beginning the admission process. All of the required materials listed above must be received on or before the application completion deadline for your desired entry term to be considered for admission to that term. We encourage you to complete the application form and begin submitting your materials at least one month before the deadline indicated.
| Entry Term | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall - Module 1 (Early Decision) | February 15 |
| Fall - Module 1 | July 1 |
| Summer - Module 6 | June 1 |
At Rowan University, we pride ourselves on being vigilant and frugal about tuition. We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
RatesWe know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
More InfoThe chart below details available entry terms for the Ed. D. in Educational Leadership: P-12 Track program as well as corresponding application deadlines. Submitting the Application Form is only the first step to beginning the admission process. All of the required materials listed above must be received on or before the application completion deadline for your desired entry term to be considered for admission to that term. We encourage you to complete the application form and begin submitting your materials at least one month before the deadline indicated.
| Entry Term | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall - Module 1 (Early Decision) | February 15 |
| Fall - Module 1 | July 1 |
| Summer - Module 6 | June 1 |
At Rowan University, we pride ourselves on being vigilant and frugal about tuition. We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
RatesWe know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
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