Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

Lamar University's Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership prepares you to become an instructional leader in public and non-public schools, state agencies and new entrepreneurial ventures. This accelerated doctoral program is delivered fully online, and is designed to fit into the busy schedules of full-time educators and working professionals. This program is purposefully designed with a unique and distinctive focus: to equip education leaders to be innovative change agents in local, national and international settings – regardless of their geographical setting. We acknowledge that our world is increasingly interconnected and that our responsibility and influence as educators extends to all regions and peoples of the world. Graduates of this program are prepared to work as transformational leaders at the highest levels of education.In addition to the planned program of study, you will complete a residency requirement of 18 consecutive semester hours in three consecutive semesters in order to graduate. Students ordinarily meet this requirement during their first year of study. We believe that increasing the access and effectiveness of education is the key to developing a sustainable world with just societies that value knowledge, promote peace, celebrate diversity and defend human rights. The program is founded on core values of commitment, excellence, integrity, respect, service and quality.