Doctor of Education:
Educational Leadership

The primary aim of the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) with a concentration in Educational Leadership is to prepare current district and school administrators, educational leaders, and classroom teachers to take on district leadership roles in K through 12th-grade settings. Specifically, this concentration promotes the development of leadership skills via systematized practice, examination, and research. The prime focus of the program is on real-world problem solving and practical application. With these facets in place, the educational leadership program will stand to produce empowered leaders who are inclined to promote the success of all students and possess a dedication to serving their entire school community.

Program Details

  • Structure

    • 54 Credits (includes 2 dissertation seminars)

    • Cohort-based Schedule to enhance Collegial Support that helps you stay on track.

    • NY, CO, PA applicants: credit transfers for certified Principals are subject to review, up to 9 credits

    • Semester Model (Fall, Winter & Summer - summer session typically runs mid May through June)

    • Two (2) Courses per Semester

    • All Classes will be Online (hybrid - asynchronous and synchronous)

    • Dissertation Writing Support in the form of In Person Monthly Weekend Dissertation Seminars held in Wantagh, New York, the Denver, CO area, or Allentown, PA

    • Starts only in the Fall in NY

    • CO and PA cohorts will start in 2024

    Schedule

  • Eligible Students:

    • Students must be NY State, Colorado, or Pennsylvania residents in order to participate in CITE’s sponsored NY, CO, or PA program

    • Students must hold a Masters in an education-related field

    • Students must hold an educational leadership position. These include but are not limited to: Department Chairs, Lead Teachers, Coaches, Deans, Assistant Principals and Principals.

    Admissions Requirements

  • Costs

    • Tuition:  $850 per credit (special rate for CITE students in NY, CO, and PA)

    • Fees: Grad Fee $50 a semester , Tech Fee $12 a credit, Robe Fee $72, and Dissertation Editing fees apply

    Application

Cohort Structure

CITE/ Saint Peter students will meet once a month, with an adjunct, at a local location.

  • Activities - designed by instructors to meet the needs of the cohort

  • Engage in any necessary group work

  • Study and writing support

  • Dissertation Writing and/or Statistics support if necessary