EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
Most school administrators make an average of $74,190 per year. There are PhD and Doctor of Education degrees available through online programs, as well as educational leadership and administration degrees. Some career opportunities include:
- College president
- School principal
- Day care administrator
- Adult education administrator
- Curriculum developer
Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership
Argosy University - Online
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Argosy University designed its EdD in Educational Leadership program to meet the demanding requirements of educational professionals looking to become leaders of educational institutions, while maintaining balance between their career, family and education. Argosy University developed a program that offers students the chance to enhance their personal and professional expertise in the areas of change management, problem-solving, financial management, planning, and program evaluation, among others – all taught within the context of leading within an educational institution. The curriculum also explores the historical, philosophical, psychological, technical, theoretical and practical aspects of education and institutional administration.
The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership Program at Argosy University Online is a self paced program. Students must complete 60 credit hours of course work, made up of 16 courses and 2 residencies, in order to graduate. The interactive residency sessions are designed to enhance student success, provide the opportunity to network, meet faculty, and acquire knowledge and skills that will assist throughout their program. The residency programs will be offered at various campus locations throughout the academic year. The EdD in Educational Leadership program generally takes 3-4 years to complete. Tuition is $750 per credit hour, with most courses consisting of 3 credit hours each. There is a $50 application fee, and a $150 graduation fee.
Please note while the courses and curriculum in the EdD in Education Leadership program are designed to satisfy prevailing state licensure and certification requirements in many states, students are responsible for checking with the educational administrator certification agency in the state in which they plan to work or teach to confirm the applicability and eligibility of program courses and degrees to meet local requirements prior to enrollment. Please contact us for more information.
Accreditation Agency: Higher Learning Commission
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Doctor of Education (EdD) in Instructional Leadership
Argosy University - Online
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Argosy University developed the Doctor of Education in Instructional Leadership program to address the growing need for highly-trained curriculum supervisors. This program is ideal for students that want to be better instructional coordinators and stronger educational leaders with curriculum as their main focus. In addition to learning specialized skills, the program prepares students to meet the demands of current educational practice, make research-based decisions, implement instructional technology and respond to ethical and professional issues within the educational community. You will focus your education by choosing a concentration in:
- Higher Education: Designed for teachers and administrators who are planning to lead large, complex educational institutions and organizations.
- K-12 Education: Tailored for K-12 teachers who seek to improve their classroom performance, develop their career, or want to shift into an instructional design role.
The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Instructional Leadership Program at Argosy University Online is a self paced program. Students must complete 60 credit hours of course work, made up of 16 courses and 2 residencies, in order to graduate. The interactive residency sessions are designed to enhance student success, provide the opportunity to network, meet faculty, and acquire knowledge and skills that will assist throughout their program. The residency programs will be offered at various campus locations throughout the academic year. The EdD in Instructional Leadership program generally takes 3-4 years to complete. Tuition is $750 per credit hour, with most courses consisting of 3 credit hours each. There is a $50 application fee, and a $150 graduation fee.
Please note while the courses and curriculum in the EdD in Instructional Leadership program are designed to satisfy prevailing state licensure and certification requirements in many states, students are responsible for checking with the educational administrator certification agency in the state in which they plan to work or teach to confirm the applicability and eligibility of program courses and degrees to meet local requirements prior to enrollment. Please contact us for more information.
Accreditation Agency: Higher Learning Commission
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Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Leadership
Argosy University - Online
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The Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership at Argosy University serves to prepare students to become visionaries capable of driving organizations during times of dynamic change. Our curriculum enhances professional expertise and develops personal abilities, and it positions practicing professionals to compete and work in complex organizations faced with increasing globalization, societal shifts, and elaborate strategic partnerships.
The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Leadership Program at Argosy University Online is a self paced program. Students must complete 60 credit hours of course work, made up of 16 courses and 2 residencies, in order to graduate. The interactive residency sessions are designed to enhance student success, provide the opportunity to network, meet faculty, and acquire knowledge and skills that will assist throughout their program. The residency programs will be offered at various campus locations throughout the academic year. The EdD in Organizational Leadership program generally takes 3-4 years to complete. Tuition is $750 per credit hour, with most courses consisting of 3 credit hours each. There is a $50 application fee, and a $150 graduation fee.
Accreditation Agency: Higher Learning Commission
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Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
University of Phoenix Online
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The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership degree from University of Phoenix Online is a 62 credit hour program. Tuition is $692 per credit hour, there is a $45 application fee, and a $65 graduation fee.Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
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Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership with a Specialization in Curriculum and Instruction
University of Phoenix Online
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The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Curriculum and Instruction degree from University of Phoenix Online is a 62 credit hour program. Tuition is $692 per credit hour, there is a $45 application fee, and a $65 graduation fee.Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
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Doctorate of Education in K-12 Education Leadership
Jones International University
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JIU created its Doctorate of Education in K-12 Education Leadership program for educators with the passion, vision, and focus to not only meet these new challenges, but who are committed to excellence and affecting positive change where they teach.The prime objective of our EdD program is to graduate K-12 leaders who are critical thinkers - with exceptional knowledge, skills, and integrity - who are able to apply theory to the creative and innovative solution of practical education problems.
Our curriculum balances the study of theory with the practice of leadership in today's public schools. Students do not complete their program merely by reading and writing in their home offices. Instead, each student completes professional synthesizing projects, professional leadership development reports, and a dissertation that require him/her to apply classroom learning in practical ways - all under the guidance of supervising professors who are both scholars and successful practitioners. Graduates emerge confident and fully prepared to make a difference in their learning communities.
Among the Doctorate program's highlights:
- 100% online - providing you with the flexibility and convenience to earn your degree while balancing other professional and personal commitments.
- Designed to be completed in as few as three years.
- A synchronous weekend - also conducted online - is scheduled once a year during your program to allow for in-depth topics to be explored and boost collaboration/teamwork.
- Exclusive parallel mentoring track features a guided, iterative process to help each student to move more effectively and efficiently toward the completion of his/her degree.
- Round-the-clock access to extensive resources in JIU's renowned e-global library, as well as online tutorials developed specifically for doctoral students in the K-12 Leadership program.
Who should enroll in this degree program: The EdD program prepares key K-12 education leaders who serve as teachers, academic department chairpersons, and professional development personnel; administrators, principals, and superintendents; education faculty at institutions of higher education; researchers within organizations that create, implement, and/or evaluate education policy; and entrepreneurs who work with schools and other learning organizations.
Transfer credits are available for applicable courses.
Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
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Master of Arts in Education/Administration & Supervision
University of Phoenix Online
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The M.A. in Education / Administration and Supervision degree from University of Phoenix Online is a 40 credit hour program that also includes internship experience at the principal level. Tuition is $485 per credit hour, there is a $45 application fee, and a $65 graduation fee.Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
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Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Education Administration
Grand Canyon University Online
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At Grand Canyon University Online, a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Education Administration degree can be completed with 36 credit hours of study, and an internship component if the student wants to be eligible for a teaching credential. A traditional graduate student will pay $390 per credit hour. There is a $100 application fee and a $100 graduation fee.Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
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Master of Education—Management and Innovation
Western Governors University
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This online Master's degree program from Western Governor's University is geared towards already certified teachers or students who don't necessarily need a teaching license. The M.Ed. in Management and Innovation is a 39 competency unit program that can be completed in as little as 2 and a half years. Tuition is $2,790 per 6-month term, there is $45 per term library fee, and a $65 application fee.Accreditation Agency: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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