Ph.D. in Educational Leadership – Online
A doctoral degree represents the highest level of achievement in any academic discipline. The online Ph.D. degree in Educational Leadership is research-based, prepares graduates to excel as researchers, educational leaders at K-12 and higher, administrators, and consultants.
Students who choose this path will experience rewarding challenges that will develop deep knowledge, elevate innovation, and provide the practical skills needed to improve districts and institutions. Earning your online Doctorate in Educational Leadership will not only improve your career – it will allow you to change schools and the lives of the students who attend them for the better.
Individualized Online Doctoral Programs
Program Overview
Integrate theory and research in our online Ph.D. in Educational Leadership program while developing the skills and knowledge to meet the growing and changing demands of diverse student bodies.
As you complete an expansive literature review, interact with leading scholars, and delve into research to answer your most pressing academic questions, you will undergo a transformative journey that will make you a world-class educational leader.
A once-in-a-lifetime experience awaits you – right in the comfort of your home.
See the Trident Catalog for full descriptions of all program course offerings.
Trident accepts no more than four semester credits of doctoral level credits from regionally accredited doctoral granting institutions provided the transferred course meets the same content standards as the Trident course.
Note: Students are required to purchase IBM SPSS Statistical Software for the quantitative research courses and dissertation research.
- Educational Technology
This concentration prepares educational leaders to understand and create new technologically and sound pedagogies grounded in innovative research and practice. - Health Education
The concentration in Health Education prepares students to serve in the field of health education through teaching, research, and service. We will provide a contemporary curriculum that empowers our students to translate knowledge to meet the growing needs of domestic and global health education. Courses include Research in Educational Leadership, Health Promotion, Program Planning, Design and Evaluation, and Health Behavior and Change. - Higher Educational Leadership
This concentration prepares professionals from community colleges and higher education institutions. - Teaching, Learning and Development
This concentration prepares professionals from various sectors in pre-kindergarten through high school level teaching.
- ePortfolio – To save everything related to the development of your dissertation in a single place.
- 800 Dissertation Tasks Course – Provides a single place to submit, track, and gain approval for completed tasks.
Students demonstrate a synthesis of their doctoral study, knowledge and scholarship with a significant research project that contributes to general principles of knowledge in the field(s) potentially affected by the research. Following the completion of the course work, including the Dissertation Proposal Seminar (DEL 699), you will work on the dissertation and register in subsequent sessions in the dissertation series (DEL 700, DEL 701, DEL 702), and dissertation continuation courses (DEL 703 and above).
| tuition type | per credit | per course | per year* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $990 | $3,960 | $15,840 |
| Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members | $885 | $3,540 | $14,160 |
| Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees | $800 | $3,200 | $12,800 |
All per semester credit hour costs are for program level (600/700) courses. Students in the dissertation stage register for one course of four semester credit hours per session. In addition, there are dissertation continuation courses which are $800 per course at 0 credit hours.
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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Strategies For Social Emotional Learning When Children Are Learning at Home
Presented by Dr. Heidi Schmidt and Dr. Nicole Frederick.
This Culture of Research and Education (CORE ) webinar is designed for parents who are teaching their children online during the pandemic, as well as students in the MAED and College of Education doctoral programs. The webinar contents will focus on components of social emotional learning and what strategies parents can use with their children while learning at home. The webinar will also include information on re-entry if students are going back to in person learning.
Learning Targets for the webinar:
- Parents will be able to define Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and its impact when students learn from home
- Parents will be explain strategies for addressing the social and emotional needs of their child while learning from home
- Parents will better understand strategies for practicing self-care
- Parents will identify strategies for supporting their child during re-entry to face-to-face instruction
