Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership

A Doctor of Education (EdD) degree in Educational Leadership is offered at Louisiana Tech University. The EdD program is designed primarily for K-12 personnel, including teachers, administrators, and school counselors. The primary goal of the doctoral program is the preparation of practitioner-scholars for roles in elementary, middle, and secondary school settings, however, some program completers may pursue careers in higher education. An individual who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a valid Louisiana Type B or Level 2 teaching certificate or has a comparable level out-of-state teaching certificate and three years of teaching experience in his or her area of certification and who successfully completes the EdD. Educational Leadership program and obtains a passing score on the current School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) may qualify for Educational Leader Certificate Level I, in accordance with state requirements.