Doctor of Education (EdD) in Leadership
Doctor of Education (EdD) in Leadership Program Overview
Do you want to meet the needs of the times in education, business, health, social services or the arts? The Doctor of Education in Leadership program at Spalding University will prepare you to drive innovative change while promoting peace and justice. Our collaborative, interdisciplinary program empowers working professionals to prepare for leadership in a global economy.
- 60 credit hours
- 10 accelerated courses
- 100% online courses, taken one at a time
- Three convenient start dates each year
- Graduate in two years
- No GRE required
Courses
The Doctor of Education in Leadership degree program at Spalding University provides professionals with advanced leadership skills through peer-reviewed original social science research and collaborative learning. Coursework includes Systems Theory and Leadership, Ethical Leadership and Creating Cultural Awareness and Appreciating Cultural Differences in Diverse, Global Organizations and in Intercultural Communication. Other courses include Global Leadership in Local and Transnational Contexts, Identifying and Analyzing Organizational Issues and two Leadership Capstones.
Program Features
Gain a Global Perspective: Develop a sophisticated understanding of cultural differences in local, national, and global contexts.
Get Supported to Succeed: Advisors, peers and experienced professors support your growth and capstone research study.
Learn to Lead with Compassion: As the 1st Compassionate University, we prepare leaders dedicated to community, service and justice.
Admission Requirements
Ready to transform your passion into purpose? Discover how Spalding’s EdD in leadership can accelerate your next steps.
Accreditation
Spalding University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctorate degrees.
Tuition
Prepare to drive organizational change with a Doctor of Education in Leadership.
Learn about tuition and fees for our EdD in Leadership program, as well as your financial aid options.
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DISCOVER YOUR GROWTH POTENTIAL
Meet the needs of the times as you lead with innovation and creativity. Effective leaders demonstrate success in internal hiring, preventing burnout and adaptability.
Frequent Questions
Get answers to common questions about the Spalding EdD program.
Yes, this program is 100% online and designed for dedicated working profYes, this program is 100% online and designed for dedicated working professionals. Plan to allocate 20-25 hours each week to stay on track with coursework and projects.
n EdD emphasizes applied research and practical educational leadership skills, making it more universally applicable in industries like business, education, nonprofit organizations, social work, public health and more.
A PhD focuses on theoretical research and making scholarly contributions in academia and specialized fields in education.
No, you will complete a capstone research study.
While both are extensive and rigorous, your capstone focuses on applying your research to practical challenges instead of purely theoretical research like a traditional dissertation.
Dynamic Preparation
Leverage your leadership. Graduates of the Ed.D. program regularly progress from mid-career positions to top-level roles in:
- Business
- Education
- Healthcare
- Military
- Ministry
- Non-profit sector
When I graduated with my EdD from Spalding University, I never imagined how quickly my career would accelerate. Within months, I was promoted to serve as the Manpower Branch Chief for the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence at Ft. Sam Houston, TX. In this role, I oversee the staffing and workforce strategy for U.S. Army Medical Graduate Education—akin to managing a school district’s educational effectiveness through appropriate teacher-to-student ratios and strategic decision-making that drive organizational success.
Andre L. Tompkins, Branch Chief, Ed.D., 2024
