Institutions and organizations need individuals who understand not only how to motivate and lead others, but who can effectively manage the other requirements of leadership: the financial and legal, the human and political, and the moral and ethical. Few careers offer such a broad array of opportunities and challenges as leadership. Students in Marshall’s EdD program benefit from a content core that is grounded in fundamental leadership principles and practices and is complemented by a research block that develops student’s skills in not only evaluating and applying research to the problems of leadership practice, but in designing and executing research for purposes of guiding decision-making in their professions.
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EdD curricular requirements include:
- Major Field: 18 credit hours minimum
- Research and Support: 18 credit hours minimum
- Dissertation Research: 9 hours minimum
Career Outlook for Leadership Studies Majors
The EdD in Leadership Studies is designed to prepare individuals who aspire to hold one of a growing number of leadership positions within their chosen professional fields. Students who complete the EdD program are prepared to assume high-level leadership roles in a wide variety of professional settings, ranging from K-12 schools and universities to non-profit, military, and governmental organizations. The program, therefore, welcomes well-qualified applicants from diverse professional backgrounds, with widely varied academic and career-related experiences. Students who wish to enroll in the EdD program should demonstrate a commitment to the fundamental principles of leadership, scholarship, and service.
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