Welcome to the Edgewood College Ed.D. Program in Educational Leadership
Dr. Peter Burke, Program Director and one of the founding leaders of the Doctoral Program, describes why Edgewood College is the program of choice for many educational leaders across Wisconsin and beyond.
The Doctor of Education at Edgewood College offers a unique educational experience that cannot be matched by other area colleges. The program was designed through the collaborative efforts of faculty, school administrators, teachers, two- and four-year college and university faculty and administrators, and other educational and business leaders from across the state and the Midwest. The program is a standard of excellence for the preparation of educational leaders who work in PK-12 settings and in institutions of higher education, truly embracing a PK-16 approach to leadership.
Grounded in a strong knowledge base, our students engage in research that is meaningful, relevant, and directed toward the improvement of the schools, districts, institutions of higher learning, and agencies for which they work. Professional practice is assessed in authentic work settings. Our program is infused with content mastery, collaborative experience in school districts, postsecondary institutions, and educational agencies, and the ethical foundations of change that benefit teaching and learning at all levels and in a variety of educational settings.
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"While interviewing for my
first superintendency appointment, I learned that most of the board members had
attended a workshop on interviewing new Superintendents at the Wisconsin School
Board Association Conference. The Board President shared with me that I hit on all
the components that the conference workshop recommended looking for in a superintendent.
Hats off to the Edgewood Doctoral Professors!" - Dr. Denise Wellnitz Cohort V Graduate Superintendent, Darlington, WI School District |
Program highlights:
- Students progress through the course sequence as a cohort, learning from each other and developing a strong professional bond that continues after graduation.
- Students are supported by multiple professionals throughout their educational journey, including a faculty liaison, professional mentor, and advising community that consists of students, faculty advisors, writing coaches, readers, and working and retired professionals.
- Participation of past and present cohorts provide ongoing support and communication for current students, creating a valuable network of professional relationships.
- Courses are offered two locations - Madison and Wausau.
- Coursework is completed in six contiguous terms, beginning in the summer and concluding at the end of the spring semester, two years later. 90% of our graduates complete their coursework and dissertation within three years.
- The coursework schedule is designed with the working professional in mind. Courses are offered on the weekends with blended learning infused into the curriculum.
- Technology is used to enhance face-to-face instruction throughout the program.
- Curriculum is integrated, with research and writing embedded throughout the coursework.
- The Doctor of Education program is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for the superintendent license and is also NCATE accredited.
Two distinct concentrations are offered:
PK-12 Administrative Leadership Ed.D – prepares graduates for positions as principals, superintendents, and other school site administrators.
Higher Education Leadership Ed.D - prepares graduates for critical positions at 2-year and 4-year institutions as college presidents, student support services administrators, faculty, and other administrative leaders.
