Online Doctorate Programs in K12 Education
Ph.D. in Education - K-12 Educational Leadership
by Walden University
Second only to the impending teacher shortage in America is the
developing shortage of educational leadership at school, district and
state levels. Walden's K-12 specialization offered through The Richard
W. Riley College of Education and Leadership provides a much-needed new
model for advanced study in the field of educational leadership. A
highly flexible, student-centered curriculum is designed to create
local, regional, and state educational leaders who can relate to
diverse, multi-cultural, K-12 and community-based school populations.
Career professionals in education who work, or wish to work, in
leadership and policy development at the building, district, regional or
state level will find the specialization particularly suited to their
needs for advanced study and certification and licensure. (Note on
certification and licensure: Students undertaking the K-12 Educational
leadership specialization should possess a valid administrative
credential or, in appropriate cases, they may seek to use the Walden
University Ph.D. degree to satisfy certification/licensure requirements
in their respective states. The specialization has been designed
following both National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher
Education (NCATE) and the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium
(ISLLC) published standards for programs in educational leadership.
Acceptance of the Walden University Ph.D. by individual states for the
satisfaction of certification or licensure requirements rests with each
state. Students are advised to consult directly with their state
certification/licensure authority for further information. Walden
University does not directly provide administrative certification or
licensure in any state.)
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) - Teacher Leadership
by Walden University
Walden’s Ed.D. program offered through The Richard W. Riley College of
Education and Leadership is designed for K–12 teachers who want to
continue teaching while assuming leadership roles in their school and
community. It focuses on the “teacher as leader” and empowers
experienced master teachers to effect change and improve student
learning. The program is based on standards developed by the Interstate
School Leaders Licensure Consortium and the National Staff Development
Council.
Other Programs
K-12 Education Leadership (Ph.D.)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education - K-12 Studies in Education
by Capella University
Create an individualized doctoral program that fits your unique K–12
research interests. Complement such core course work as advanced
research, educational philosophy, advanced learning theory, and K–12
history and politics with electives in such areas as adult learning,
mathematics, science, educational leadership, and virtual school
instruction and assessment strategies. Throughout the program you will
build a professional portfolio that will enable you to demonstrate your
doctoral competencies to current and future employers. People who choose
this specialization, which was built around nationally recognized
teaching standards, are often licensed K–12 teachers and administrators
interested in career advancement, consulting positions, or higher
education faculty positions.
Our online PhD specializations will help you strengthen critical
thinking, research, and problem solving skills. Our doctoral program is
consistently updated to ensure that our learners can meet modern
challenges in education with today's best practices.