Apply NowCourses in the EdD general program emphasize the practical study of leadership, theory, ethics, technology, program evaluation, and research methodologies. Drake’s program is adaptable to a number of leadership-level careers. Drake’s Doctor of Education in Leadership program is developed for working professionals to advance their careers with courses held on the weekends to continue working full-time.
The cohort program can be completed in as little as three years (two years of coursework listed below, with one year or more to complete a dissertation or capstone project).
Unique to the EdD degree is the option of pursuing and completing a capstone project in place of a dissertation. The capstone project provides an opportunity for the EdD candidate to design and complete a significant summative project that focuses on addressing a problem of practice within the student’s professional community.
This program is a minimum of 42 credit hours. Please review our Transfer Credit Policy and contact the Coordinator of Graduate Admission to request a review of transfer credits.
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