Administration and Leadership Studies, DEd

The doctoral program in Administration and Leadership Studies is designed to educate future school superintendents and college administrators. The 60-credit graduate program offers a rich mixture of theory and application through specifically designed courses. The program focuses on leadership theory, research, team building, conflict resolution, implementing change, adult development, and case studies. The classes combine theory with actual projects that candidates are expected to implement in the workplace.

Admission Criteria

A master’s degree with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA is required to apply. Applicants should be current administrators or hold certification as such, in order to have the “six years of satisfactory school experience, of which at least three must be in a supervisory or administrative capacity” needed to earn the Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility per PDE guidelines. Applicants are required to take part in an interview. Application materials include: two letters of recommendation, a goal statement, and official undergraduate and graduate transcripts.