College of Education - Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership (Ed.D)
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership - Glassboro Campus
Elizabeth C. Henderson
hendersone@rowan.edu
856-256-4744
Overview of the Program
The Ed.D. program is designed for practicing educators such as teachers, supervisors, principals, and professionals from related fields. Professionals working in institutions of higher education, including community colleges and those working in education-related fields like business, nursing education, military, or non-profit agencies are also eligible.
The program is designed for individuals who desire to develop and hone their leadership skills. The program approaches leadership from the perspectives of developing leaders who are capable of reflective decision-making, working collaboratively, initiating or responding to change, and who have management and administrative skills. By integrating academic instruction with opportunities to apply leadership theory to actual workplace problems, the program aims to foster a spirit of community, provide a peer support network, and help maintain a focus on completing the program.
The Ed.D. degree program’s five goals help students to:
- Understand the complex relationships between understanding theory and how to improve practice.
- Apply theory and contextual knowledge to solving problems in education.
- Understand the context in which schools, colleges and other institutions operate.
- Develop analytical and communication skills required for successful leadership.
- Foster and sustain excellence.
