Faculty and Students

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership

The Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) is an academically rigorous, practitioner-oriented program for practicing educational professionals. Students in the Ed.D. program are from both K-12 and postsecondary education. Ed.D. students are assistant principals, principals, teachers, department chairs, central office specialists, and team leaders; higher education instructors and managers in areas such as admissions, financial aid, and student services; and education technology and media specialists.

Students in this 3-4 year program remain in full-time employment while pursuing their graduate studies part-time. Classes are in the evening; some courses are offered Saturday mornings.

There are two concentrations within this program:


  • School of Education  •   Willard Hall Education Building  •   Newark, DE 19716  •   USA
    Undergraduate phone: 302-831-8491  •  Fax: 302-831-4110  •   E-mail: hecksher@udel.edu
    Graduate phone: 302-831-1165  •  Fax: 302-831-4421  •   E-mail: dhannah@udel.edu
    Director's Office: 302-831-3178  •  Fax: 302-831-6039  •   E-mail: levering@udel.edu