Ed.D. in Admin. & Supervision – Educational Leadership

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Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Administration and Supervision – Educational Leadership

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Lead at the Highest Levels of Education with an Online Ed.D. in Administration and Supervision – Educational Leadership

You may already know the best ways to engage students as a teacher, but it takes specialized skills and training to manage large-scale educational organizations as an administrator. Liberty’s online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Administration and Supervision – Educational Leadership degree is designed to build on your education expertise to help equip you for high-level leadership roles.

By earning your Ed.D. online at Liberty, you can engage with advanced research and educational strategies while taking advantage of our flexible online format. Additionally, you can pursue advanced licensure in educational administration and supervision so that you can demonstrate your experience to the education community.* Prepare to create positive change in your school district with Liberty’s online Ed.D. in Administration and Supervision – Educational Leadership.

*Upon successful completion of Liberty University’s Virginia state-approved administration and supervision program, you may apply for your license in another state through reciprocity, which may or may not result in additional requirements based on your state’s Department of Education regulations. You can research your state’s licensure requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/ASEL-EDD-D/.

Please note: Students enrolling in Educational Leadership programs are not eligible to receive Georgia Tier I or Tier II Educational Leadership Certification.

What Will You Learn in Our Administration and Supervision Ed.D. Degree?

  • Applications of technology to education
  • Educational law and policies
  • Leadership in educational organizations
  • Research concepts and methodology

Our Ed.D. in Administration and Supervision – Educational Leadership can help you gain the skills and tools you need to understand and address current issues in education. You’ll learn how to apply the latest research and learning theories to solve real-world problems, so you can create a better learning environment for your students. With mentorship from our experienced faculty, you can also learn how to conduct valuable research that can build toward your final capstone project.

In addition to receiving rigorous instruction through our online learning platform, you’ll have the opportunity to complete 2 practicum courses and a full-semester internship. These field experience placements can help you meet the requirements for advanced licensure in administration and supervision, so you can prepare to take on high-level leadership roles. With the educational leadership specialization, you can hone your leadership skills and learn how to best serve your students and school.

Potential Careers with an Ed.D. in Administration and Supervision – Educational Leadership Degree

  • Curriculum specialist
  • Instructional supervisor
  • K-12 school administrator
  • School district leader
  • School principal/assistant principal
  • School superintendent

Through this program, you can develop the skills and knowledge needed to work in private or public schools, third-party curriculum development or learning tool development companies, and other education-related settings.

Highlights of Our Ed.D. in Administration and Supervision – Educational Leadership Degree

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online Ed.D. in Administration and Supervision degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years — and counting.
  • Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
  • This program can help you meet the requirements for advanced licensure in administration and supervision, so you can pursue a career as a principal or superintendent, among other administrative roles.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

  • Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/retirees
  • Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
  • Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

  • Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

 

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100% online, 8-week courses

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Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jun 24, 2024

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