Ed.D.

The Community College Leadership Doctoral Program is designed to prepare working professionals for senior level leadership roles within the community college setting. The intense program of study leading to a Doctor of Education Degree focuses on training professionals for the unique situations encountered by community college leaders. The curriculum is designed to combine theory with practice. It consists of 63 credits and all classes are offered on the weekend. The delivery system allows students to complete the program in three (3) years.

• The American Community College
• Leadership and Administration in Community Colleges
• Professional Development Seminar for Careers in Community Colleges: Year One
• The Law of Higher Education in Community Colleges
• Community College Finance & Budgeting
• Community College Planning & Management
• The Learning College
• Student Development in Community Colleges
• Technology in Contemporary Community Colleges
• Contemporary Issues in Community Colleges
• The Politics of Higher Education in Community Colleges
• Professional Development Seminar for Careers in Community Colleges: Year 2
• The Community College Presidency
• Community College Trustees & Governing Boards
• Clinical Studies / Community College Internships
• Introduction to Community College Research
• Qualitative Research for Community College Leaders
• Statistical Applications for Community College Researchers
• Advanced Methodology & Research Design in Community College Research