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Start Your Journey Towards an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership

Trident’s Ed.D in Educational Leadership online program puts you on the forefront of an ever-changing field by learning, developing, and applying innovative research methods.

Next Session Starts on January 10, 2022 Apply Today

Welcome to the Doctor of Education

Trident’s Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D. EL) degree provides an outstanding alternative to traditional research-based Ph.D. programs. The Ed.D. program is targeted at practicing professionals, in both traditional and non-traditional settings, who are looking to lead complex learning organizations. It’s a challenging path filled with rewards, designed to shape individuals into innovators and thought leaders who have the know-how and desire to transform educational communities.Dr. Heidi Linn Smith

Program Overview

The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership is a post-masters professional practice degree, designed for the working professional. Our 52-semester credit hours degree curriculum requires students to demonstrate their ability to effectively apply expertise and prior experience to the practice of educational leadership in their area of specialization.

See the Trident University International Catalog for full descriptions of all program course offerings.

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership brochure

Admissions Requirements

Prepare to take the lead in our virtual classrooms and in your career. If you are ready to take this important next step, apply online now. An application fee of $75 (non-refundable) and documents specified below are required for all Ed.D. applicants.

Core Courses

You will complete 28 semester credit hours of core and research courses, 12 semester credit hours of concentration courses, and 12 semester credit hours of doctoral study courses.

The Doctor or Education program accepts up to 28 semester credits of transfer coursework from regionally accredited doctoral or masters granting institutions (a maximum of 8 credits of transfer coursework may be accepted from a completed Masters of Education program); subject to approval by the Program Director.

See the Trident Catalog for full descriptions of all program course offerings.

Concentrations

In addition to required core courses, you will engage in 12 semester credit hours of concentration courses to complete the plan.

Higher Education – This concentration is intended for students currently holding leadership positions, or aspiring to obtain a leadership position in a post-secondary education setting as academic program administrators, campus administrators, and student affairs or student services professionals.
Instructional Design – This concentration is intended for students currently holding leadership positions, or aspiring to obtain a leadership position in a military or civilian training program as an instructional systems specialist or instructional designer.
PK-12 – This concentration is intended for students currently holding leadership positions, or aspiring to obtain a leadership position in elementary and secondary education settings as educator leaders, principals, vice principals, superintendents, and other administrative leaders.

Degree Completion (All But Dissertation)

The Ed.D. Degree Completion program is designed to help students who started a doctoral program at another institution, but for one reason or another, were unable to complete their program and are seeking another university where they can complete their program.

Students must transfer a minimum of 28 doctoral level transfer credits and follow a program of study that focuses on the completion of the Doctoral Study.

Learn more about the Ed.D. Degree Completion program.

Doctoral Study and Committee

A doctoral study committee will be assembled when students begin their research. Each committee consists of three faculty members, one of whom serves as chair of the committee. One member of the committee may be external to Trident and a practitioner in the field with an earned doctorate. The chairperson and the committee members will be responsible for guiding the student during the research process.

Ed.D. Program Handbook

IRB Application

Pursuant to Federal law and regulations, Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval is required for research involving human subjects. Accordingly, prior to conducting research involving human subjects, including the collecting and analyzing of data, the proposed study must be reviewed and approved by the Trident IRB.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition cost for the Ed.D. program:

tuition type	per credit	per course	per year*
Standard	$761.25	$3,045	$12,180
Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members	$685	$2,740	$10,960
Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees	$656.25	$2,625	$10,500

*Assumes no transfer credits and that student enrolls in an average of 16 credits per year. Does not include cost of any applicable doctoral study continuation courses.

University Fees:

Books and Supplies: $0
Bounced Check Fee: $30
Course Materials: $0
Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
Graduation Fee: $150
Official Transcript: $10 (rush fee $35)
Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
Payment Plan Set-up: $35-$55 (non-refundable)
Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
Technology Fee: $0
Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.

Seeking more information on the cost of attending Trident? Visit Trident’s Financial Aid Resources page where you will find financial aid tools including Trident’s Net Price Calculator and Shopping Sheet, a guide to assist in early financial planning for college.

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