Transformative School Leadership Concentration

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Transformative School Leadership (EdD)

Create Positive Change in K-12 Schools

Now Accepting Applications Fall 2025.

国产哟哟’s online EdD in Educational Leadership: Transformative School Leadership is a cutting-edge degree designed specifically for K-12 educators and related professionals, including classroom teachers, ABA professionals, school adjustment or mental health counselors, and school and district leaders who want to advance in their career or seek faculty positions to prepare the next generation of school leaders.

Our Transformative School Leadership Concentration includes:

100% online coursework with annual campus-based immersion weekend (for 54 credit track students)
Accelerated and flexible schedule that allows for completion in 3 years or less
Highly personalized leadership development with faculty mentoring beginning day 1
Community of Practice that ensures close peer to peer relationship building and mutual support
Accomplished practitioner faculty who blend practice with theory and who care about your success
Applied Dissertation in Practice where you learn how to institute change
Small classes with ample opportunity for network building
Relevant coursework that is immediately applicable to one’s workplace

Three Tracks Available:

Traditional 54-Credit Track

For students who have earned a master’s degree (in any discipline) from a regionally-accredited post-secondary institution of learning (a GPA of 3.0 or higher). Can typically be completed in less than 3 years. Requires an annual campus-based immersive weekend.

36-credit EdS/CAGS Completion Track

for students who have completed the EdS or CAGS degree in addition to a master’s degree at a regionally-accredited institution of higher learning. Can typically be completed in 2 years. Immersive weekend experience is not required.

30-credit All But Dissertation (ABD)聽Track

for students who have completed all requirements for a doctoral degree, with the exception of a dissertation at a regionally-accredited institution of higher learning. Can typically be completed in less than 2 years. Immersive weekend experience is not required.

Jenay Hall shares her experience with the 36-credit completion option.

When can I start the program?

Classes start every October.

How many credits is the program?

There are three tracks:

The traditional degree is 54 credits
ABD completion track 30 credits
EdS/CAGS completion track 36 credits

Is the program offered online?

Yes. The program is made up of 100% online, cohort-based courses with 3 campus-based weekend immersion experiences (one per year). Courses are taught in a small, intimate, highly dynamic and interactive online community.

How long does it take to complete?

8 semesters for the 54 credit program
6 semesters for the EdS or ABD options

What will I learn?

Coursework incorporates case studies, self-assessment, and professional development workshops which are built into the weekend immersion experiences.

Who teaches the courses?

Receive one-on-one mentoring and coaching with feedback from expert faculty mentors and external resources.

What is the ePortfolio and program outcomes?

Graduate with an ePortfolio of completed projects and assignments highlighting academic endeavors and milestones, see program outcomes.

Who is this program designed for?

Designed for K-12 educators and related professionals, including classroom teachers, ABA professionals, school adjustment or mental health counselors and school and district leaders.