Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education Mission
Leadership for small higher education institutions requires creativity, flexibility, strategic thinking, an entrepreneurial stance, and a respect for student-centered institutions. The mission of the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership is to prepare professionals for leadership roles in the administration of small colleges and universities, non-profit agencies and schools.
This doctoral program integrates research and practice so that doctoral students understand the historical, political, social, and philosophical aspects of small colleges and universities which have challenges and opportunities that distinguish them from larger institutions. Applied learning, the hallmark of Endicott, is demonstrated through an apprenticeship in which doctoral students explore areas of specializations within senior leadership positions such as academic affairs, student development, institutional advancement, financial affairs, faculty development, and facilities.
The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership is designed for career professionals in higher education who wish to attain leadership positions in small- to mid-sized colleges or universities, including both two and four-year college settings, or in smaller colleges or satellite campuses within larger universities. In this cohort-based program, a combination of different roles, perspectives, and experiences enriches the program and its participants.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the doctoral program, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of higher education’s history and major developments with an emphasis on small and mid-size colleges and universities.
2. Demonstrate a mastery of the knowledge and skills necessary for senior administrative and leadership roles in higher education.
3. Apply effective and thoughtful research skills to representative decisions typical of those required of higher education leaders; including academic and student life issues.
4. Demonstrate mastery of specializations within the professional and senior level administrative skills.
5. Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage at the doctoral level in intellectual discourse within their area of interest.
6. Complete an original research dissertation in an area of study that will enhance the scholarship of the field of higher education.
7. Demonstrate collaborative attitude and behavior as a member of a cohort team.
8. Develop a disposition that embraces diverse perspectives, is open to multiple world views, and value driven leadership practices.
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