The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program is intended for a wide audience of individuals with experience in K-12 educational settings who desire to advance their careers. Many educational professionals want a defined, predictable program of study that supports steady progress and complements the busy schedule of a teacher andor school leader. This program institutes a cohort-based executive-format program, wherein courses are offered on weekends and during the summer, accommodating the schedules of working professionals. The program fosters and reinforces Temple’s commitment to social justice, equity, and ethical practices. The courses, course sequence, and dissertation process are designed in a way that the program coheres around these issues and their implications for educational leadership. This cohort program consists of a fixed-course sequence and is structured to allow students to complete their degree in three years. The program objectives reflect the essential values of educational leadership and the foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities required for effective postsecondary administrative practice. Students gain: A deep understanding of the historical, social, legal, economic, cultural, and political contexts of higher education administration; An advanced understanding of the governance and finance structures of postsecondary institutions and systems; Sensitivity to the complexities of organizational culture and the ability to lead effectively in diverse settings; The ability to critically examine, diagnose, and address persistent inequities in college access and success; The ability to find, critically review, and apply evidence from scholarly and policy research, and a commitment to using evidence routinely in decision making; and Skills and habits of reflective practice that support equitable and ethical decision making in complex situations.

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