Educational Leadership, PhD (EdL)
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership degree prepares reflective scholars and capable professionals who apply theory, method, and research to dynamically improve schools under their leadership and, ultimately, the communities they serve.
The program fosters lifelong learning and values leadership, ethical and informed decision-making, diversity, assessment, program evaluation, effective communication, and technology.
Program Objectives
Berkshire University PhD in Educational Leadership program enables students to contribute to the education profession through independent learning, scholarship, and research. Upon completion of this program, students are able to:
- Apply leadership theory and ethical, reflective decision-making to manage and administer schools and school systems.
- Evaluate and apply best practices in instruction using effective teaching practices, emerging technologies, and assessment techniques to achieve optimal educational outcomes.
- Create a shared vision of a learning culture by understanding and responding to the political, social, economic, legal and cultural environment.
- Respond to diverse communities of interest to create a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
- Continue to renew and develop expertise in the field of leadership demonstrated by effective written, spoken, and digital communication.
- Advance the body of knowledge through relevant, reflective, action-oriented research and scholarship.
Prerequisites for Major Courses
Master degree from an accredited institution.
Program Outline
To receive a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership degree, students must earn 60 graduate semester credit hours. Fifty-four of the program hours must be completed through Berkshire University.
Program requirements are as follows:
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Faculty
- Dr. Sue Adragna, Chair–Educational Leadership, Adult Education, Curriculum Instruction
- Dr. Kelly Gatewood, Chair–Instructional Design and Technology
- Dr. Andrea Thompson
- Dr. Jessica Fuda-Daddio
- Dr. Michelle Bridgewater
- Dr. Terri Bubb
- Dr. Cynthia Glenn
- Dr. Larry Pace
- Dr. Theresa Rouse
- Dr. Kelly Schwirzke
- Dr. Stephanie VanDeVenter
- Dr. Ashlee Wood
- Dr. Jackie Booth, Chair of the Master of Science in Education
- Dr. Richard Dietzel
- Dr. Jim Hutton
- Dr. Brian Keintz
- Dr. Andrew Kirschner
- Dr. Salla Lozada
- Dr. Manuel Rosa
- Dr. Steve Roth
- Dr. Dianna Martin
