EACS offers a Doctor of Education (Ed.D) degree through our Executive Ed.D. program at the Schusterman Center at the University of Oklahoma Tulsa. The program is designed to prepare students for administrative and other leadership positions in schools and school districts.
Those who are selected into the program will be served by a rigorous, high-quality program that is designed to meet the needs of working professionals by offering intensive weekend classes supplemented by outside research activities, field experiences, and individual research for the doctoral dissertation.
The Executive Ed.D. emphasizes technical knowledge and applied research skills designed to prepare administrators to lead and manage complex organizations. The program is suitable for working professionals who are expected to serve with distinction in demanding positions while completing the degree.
The degree is a district-level leadership skills program approved by the Oklahoma State Department of Education for certification purposes. Mentored, organized fieldwork is an integral part of the program.
Those who are selected into the program will be served by a rigorous, high-quality program that is designed to meet the needs of working professionals by offering intensive weekend classes supplemented by outside research activities, field experiences, and individual research for the doctoral dissertation. All coursework is offered at the Schusterman Center and/or Online. Nearly all of the courses are taught by full time, Norman campus and OU-Tulsa faculty. Professionals from Tulsa Public Schools and other local districts will also be involved as team-teachers and course instructors of record.
The format includes a highly intensive cohort graduate degree program. The first phase of the program includes approximately three years of coursework supplemented by research and residency activities. The second phase of the program is doctoral dissertation research (the time varies by doctoral candidate).
The program consists of the following:
Students must complete 95 credit hours, including the master’s degree.
In Oklahoma, administrative certificates are issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE). Individuals are strongly recommended to check with the State Department for specific certification requirements. OU-Tulsa has certification programs for the preparation of school principals and superintendents.
Additionally you could directly view the OSDE website at sde.ok.gov/education-profession-enhancements
Your Executive Doctorate of Education in Educational Administration, Curriculum, and Supervision from OU-Tulsa can open doors to opportunities that set you apart and on a journey of a lifetime.
