Nov 04, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Bulletin 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Bulletin

Education, Ed.D.


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Dr. Karim Medico, Chair, Associate Professor of Education, School of Education
Mrs. Pamela Koslosky, Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Marcia Harowicz, Graduate Student Advisor/International Coordinator

Mission

The mission of the Doctor of Education, Education Leadership Program is to empower leaders with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to effect change in educational systems through the synthesis of theory, scholarship, and practice.

Vision

The vision of the Doctor of Education, Education Leadership Program is to develop authentic, ethical, courageous, and innovative leaders who transform educational culture and practice.

Programs

Wilkes University’s Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership is a 54-credit post-master’s low residency program offered in a blended online format with three annual residencies. The completion of required doctoral-level coursework culminates in the development of a dissertation proposal. The final dissertation and its defense are the capstone requirements for the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. The objectives of the doctoral program in Educational Leadership are to complete a terminal research degree in educational leadership, contribute scholarship to inform and influence practice, and improve education locally, regionally, and globally.

The outcomes of this program: (1) serve as educational leaders committed to multidimensional growth for themselves and others,(2) examine issues through multiple perspectives and contexts, (3) formulate evidence-based decisions, and (4) implement ethical educational practices.


Degree Requirements


All candidates for the Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership must complete a program of at least fifty-four (54) credits.

Doctoral Core Courses Required of All Ed.D. Students


Ed.D. Students Select One 24-credit Hour Area of Study:


Educational Leadership 24 credits


Concentrations: 12 Credits - Students Select One of Four Available Concentrations:

Curriculum and Instruction

Recommended for students who wish to become a faculty member in higher education or work in the area of curriculum design and development.

Educational Technology

Recommended for students who wish to become a faculty member in higher education or work in the field of educational technology in public or private institutions.

Educational Leadership Studies

Recommended for students who currently work in or would like to work in higher education or in the field of educational leadership as a faculty member or as a member of the professional or administrative staff.

Educational Climate & Sfatey

Recommended for students who currently work in K-12 as teachers or leaders or who would like to work in higher education in the field of educational leadership as a faculty member or as a member of the professional or administrative staff.

PA Principal Leadership & Certification

Recommended for students who wish to become a PA certified K-12 Principal, Curriculum Director, Supervisor of Pupil Services or Special Education Director in Pennsylvania K-12 public or private institutions.  PA certificates may be transferred to other states using current Department of Education reciprocity agreements.

Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility


Students enroll in the Superintendent Certification-Only Program through the Doctor of Education Program in K-12 Administration. This PDE-approved program consists of 21 credits, which includes: seven 3-credit courses offered in a blended format (with field work totaling 270 hours) and 3-credits of a 90-hour internship at the superintendent’s level.

K-12 Administration Courses for Superintendent Certification (21 Credits)


Pennsylvania Department of Education required field and internship hours are noted after course titles. NOTE: ED 659  must be taken last in the program.

Students may elect to apply for admission to Wilkes University’s Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) during or at the conclusion of the program. The successful completion of this 21-credit certificate program plus an additional three 3-credit electives satisfies the K-12 Administrative specialization requirements for the Ed.D. Thirty additional credits, which include research and dissertation coursework, are required to earn the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership.

PA certification and endorsement candidates will be recommended for certification upon successful completion of the required certification coursework, fieldwork, and internship. Candidates must self-register and pass the certification test, if required. Some certifications require verification of experience. In those cases, the candidate will need to have input from their school district verifying that they have satisfactory met professional school experience required. Application for certification and Endorsement is made by the candidate through the PDE Teacher Information Management System (TIMS) found on the PDE portal.

Total Credits: 60


Doctoral Program Grading Scale


4.0 A 94-100% Academic achievement of superior quality
3.5 B+ 87-93% Academic achievement of good quality
3.0 B 80-86% Academic achievement of acceptable quality in meeting course requirements but below the average required for graduation
2.5 C+ 75-79% Academic achievement of adequate quality but below the average required to meet course and graduation requirements
2.0 C 70-74% Academic achievement below the average to meet course and graduation requirements
0.0 F Below 70% Failure. No credit earned

More specific information about the doctoral programs, their requirements and admission procedures can be found on-line at https://www.wilkes.edu/doctorofeducation.

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