Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)
The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership is designed to produce educational leaders with the knowledge and skills to enhance the leadership capacity in K-12 school systems as well as the state and federal educational departments. Several areas of concentration are available including educational leadership and management, instructional leadership, higher education, and a specialty area.
This program is offered jointly by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette College of Education & Human Development and Southeastern Louisiana University. UL Lafayette was ranked among the country's best for graduate programs in education in the 2023 edition of U.S. News & World Report's "Best Graduate Schools."
Concentrations
The Curriculum Leadership concentration will give you the knowledge and skills you need to provide effective instructional leadership. This concentration is designed to address the growing emphasis on the need for modes of teaching and learning to support pedagogy for diverse populations. Learn more about the Curriculum Leadership concentration>
The Exceptional Learner concentration is designed to prepare you as a leader the knowledge and skills that provide effective administrative support for special and gifted education teachers. Many point to poor administrative support as a reason for special education teachers leaving the profession during the first three years of employment. This concentration is intended to give you a better understanding of the needs of special and gifted education and the kind of administrative support required for you to be effective. Learn more about the Exceptional Learner concentration>
The Higher Education Administration concentration prepares you for leadership roles in university and college administration or a career influencing higher education policies. As higher education in Louisiana and across the country becomes more complex with greater demands on its leaders, the Educational Leadership Ed.D. Higher Ed executive concentration will help you meet today’s challenges. Learn more about the Higher Education Administration concentration >
The K-12 Leadership Education concentration will make you a strong leader who can identify and solve complex problems in primary and secondary schools. Our doctorate in educational leadership, K-12 Leadership Education Concentration will teach you the leadership and management theories, practices, and techniques you need both in a school setting and outside the walls of your elementary, middle, or high school. Learn more about the K-12 Leadership Education concentration >
Educational Leadership at UL Lafayette
Experienced Faculty
Learn from faculty who maintain a highly productive blend of extensive experience in both higher education, as well as K-12 organizations. As researchers, they have garnered national and international recognition with their research, publications, and presentations. Faculty members also have extensive experience as school and district level administrators, as well as teacher leadership.
Ideal for Working Professionals
Ed.D. courses are offered through an Executive Format with Friday evening and Saturday face-to-face classes four times each semester (fall and spring) supported by online activities. Summer course schedules vary by concentration.
Cohort Support
Our cohort model offers a learning community approach that allows you to work with experienced education professionals and leaders.
Funding Opportunities
Explore diverse funding options for your UL Lafayette graduate education. Make your graduate journey financially accessible and rewarding through graduate assistantships and fellowships, the teacher tuition incentive program, GSO funding, SGA funding, or financial aid options.
