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Ed.D. Degree Program
If you are a senior-level administrator ready for new challenges, the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in Educational Leadership prepares you to be a leader in rural educational communities including Pre-K-through-12 school systems, community colleges or universities. There are three areas of concentration for you to choose from:
- Educational administration prepares you to become an administrator in Pre-K/12 schools and/or school district settings
- Community college/higher education leadership prepares you to work as an administrative leader in a community college and university setting
- Curriculum and instruction leadership prepares you to be an instructional leader in a variety of educational settings or agencies
To learn more about the program, browse the resources and review the admissions requirements, curriculum, and handbook.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact the following individuals:
General Information
Carol Oxendine, Administrative Secretary, 828-227-2196
Community College/Higher Education
Dr. Mitchell R. Williams, Program Coordinator, mwilliams@wcu.edu or 828-227-2295
Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Administration
Dr. Sandra Tonnsen, Program Coordinator, tonnsen@email.wcu.edu or 828-227-3324