Wichita,
KS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
EdD in Educational Leadership in Wichita United States | Wichita State University
Wichita State University
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Wichita United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,867
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Wichita State's Doctor of Education (EdD) in educational leadership empowers K-12 professionals, higher education administrators, and other education practitioners to enhance their leadership skills and advance their careers. This three-year cohort program combines student-faculty research that directly supports regional educational institutions. Instead of traditional lectures, the program features seminar-style learning where professors and students collaborate as peers. Classes meet weekly during fall and spring semesters, with summer courses offered in a blended in-person/online format. The curriculum consists of 55 credit hours, comprehensive exams, and an oral dissertation defense. Participants complete two years of shared coursework before focusing on their dissertation in the final year.
The 55-credit program includes comprehensive examinations and culminates with an oral dissertation defense. Students progress through two years of collaborative coursework before dedicating their third year to dissertation research.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.500 on a 4.000 scale for all graduate-level credit hours. In addition, applicants must have validated strengths on the multiple indicators listed as follows:
Official transcripts of all college-level work completed, and indication of a degree conferral,
Evidence of three years of formal experience in P-12, higher education, educational organizations or other organizations (industry, not-for-profit) Ed Leadership Track. (Not required for Ed Psychology Track.),
At least three letters of recommendation from supervisors and/or professional peers that attest to the applicant's potential for success as an educational leader,
A current resume or curriculum vita of educational and professional experience,
A brief, one-page statement of professional goals related to the completion of the doctoral degree in educational leadership, and
A sample of academic writing (such as a published article or paper written for a graduate-level course).
TOEFL 79 on the internet-based test, or 550 on the paper-based test.
IELTS minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required
Official transcripts of all college-level work completed, and indication of a degree conferral,
Evidence of three years of formal experience in P-12, higher education, educational organizations or other organizations (industry, not-for-profit) Ed Leadership Track. (Not required for Ed Psychology Track.),
At least three letters of recommendation from supervisors and/or professional peers that attest to the applicant's potential for success as an educational leader,
A current resume or curriculum vita of educational and professional experience,
A brief, one-page statement of professional goals related to the completion of the doctoral degree in educational leadership, and
A sample of academic writing (such as a published article or paper written for a graduate-level course).
TOEFL 79 on the internet-based test, or 550 on the paper-based test.
IELTS minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required
Tuition
USD
13,867