Academic Programs Catalog

This program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, but it is not currently eligible for federal student loans.

The Doctor of Education degree in Leadership for Equity Minded Change in Postsecondary Education provides learners with a breadth of cutting-edge field knowledge and the skills necessary to lead with an analytical and equity-focused approach. Leadership inquiry is an analytical approach to leadership that uses scholarship to advance policy and practice as well as transform educational systems to become inclusive, equitable, and sustainable communities that serve locally, nationally, and globally. With an emphasis on equity, students will learn how to design and implement effective organizational learning and improvement practices to steer equity minded change.

The program consists of 45 credits of graduate study beyond the master’s degree. In addition to meeting the requirements of the College of Education, students must meet the requirements specified below.
 
Admission
 
Applicants to the Doctor of Education degree in Leadership for Equity Minded Change in Postsecondary Education should:

1. submit official college transcripts from each degree-granting institution.
2. submit a personal statement that addresses interest in the program, including any personal and professional goals, and the qualities, characteristics, and skills that make the applicant a strong candidate.
3. submit three letters of recommendation from persons who are acquainted with the applicant’s academic and professional experience, performance, and potential.
4. submit a professional statement that demonstrates previous accomplishments and commitment to equity minded change.