Doctorate Degree in Education Leadership

UND's Education Practice and Leadership Ed.D. is designed specifically for educators and administrators working in P–12, early childhood, or higher education. Work full-time while completing your doctorate in education online within three years. Your workplace can serve as a laboratory of practice for coursework and dissertation in practice.

Online Doctorate in Education Leadership

Enroll in both a centralized core and choose a specialization area. You may further customize your Ed.D. program by studying across disciplines.

Education Policy, Reform & Equity (EPRE)

You'll be prepared to examine problems of practice through the lens of policy and reform efforts with the focus on producing products that aim for equity and social change.

Higher Education (HE)

The HE area prepares administrators or professors for leadership in an academic discipline at a college or university.

Instructional Design & Technology (IDT)

The IDT specialization is for instructors, instructional designers, curriculum/technology coordinators, or directors for educational technology, faculty development centers, or training departments. You'll become an expert in understanding curriculum design, human learning, and the integration of technology.

School Leadership (SL)

The SL is designed primarily for practitioners preparing for school administration positions including:

• Elementary, middle school, and secondary principals
• Superintendents
• Curriculum directors
• Other school district central office positions

Depending on state licensure credential requirements, you'll have completed many, if not all, coursework which will lead to an administrative credential.

Special Education (SPED)

The SPED area is focused on preparing experienced professionals for the role as an educational diagnostician or as a leader in working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). You'll evaluate students to:

• Determine services and effective programming for students
• Inform leadership of special education policies and practices

Sport Leadership

The Sport Leadership area is designed for those who aspire to become:

• Athletic Directors
• Coaches
• Administrators of sports or esports

Work at any level, including professional, educational, or community settings.

Teacher Education (TE)

The TE area prepares professors of education at a college or university or as an educational specialist to teachers in PK-12 schools.