Overview
Through a tailored approach to the dissertation process, you can complete the Leadership degree at the American College of Education in as little as three years.
Key Features
- Intentional Design
Graduate with three areas of specialization: leadership, research, and your chosen Focus of Study. With at least 18 credit hours each, you will have enough credits to potentially be credentialed to teach in each area.
- Tailored Dissertation Approach
Designed to provide support when Ed.D. students need it the most: during the dissertation. You’ll complete the dissertation in a structured, faculty-supported course sequence.
- Customizable
Choose from more than 10 Focus of Study options, plus an additional general track that’s completely customizable.
- Accelerated Completion
Students who have an Ed.S. degree or are ABD can earn their Ed.D. Degree in 37 semester credits.
- Flexible
Study on your schedule. Our online format allows you to plan your coursework around your life.
Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Applied Statistics
- Research Methodology
- Literature Review
- Quantitative Research Designs
- Analyzing the Dissertation Research
- Qualitative Research Designs
- Defending the Dissertation
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 42 months
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Language
English
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
Credits
64 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Education Management, Organisation & Leadership Adult Education View 73 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Master's level (or higher) degree earned
- Minimum grade point average 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for full admission
- Submit a current curriculum vitae (preferred) or resume.
- Submit a goal statement, demonstrating a clear expression of purpose and anticipated personal and professional goals. The statement needs to be two pages in length excluding the title and reference pages.
- Complete an interview
Tuition Fee
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International
6832 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 23914 USD for the full programme and a duration of 42 months. -
National
6832 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 23914 USD for the full programme and a duration of 42 months.
Funding
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