The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership is a 60-credit program ideal for graduates who are passionate about education and actively contribute to school communities.
| 1 | Successful completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. The degree must be verified on an original transcript duly signed and certified by the Registrar or other responsible officer of the awarding institution directly to Acacia University. Mail or secure electronic delivery is accepted. Applicants submitting transcripts from non-US institutions may be required to have their transcript evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member agency. |
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| 2 | Successful completion of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university. The degree must be verified on an original transcript duly signed and certified by the Registrar or other responsible officer of the awarding institution directly to Acacia University. Mail or secure electronic delivery is accepted. Applicants submitting transcripts from non-US institutions may be required to have their transcript evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member agency. There is no minimum GPA required for admission to Doctoral study, but superior academic performance in courses related to the intended field of study is highly desirable. Demonstrated improvement in academic performance over time is also desirable. The degree must be verified on an original transcript duly signed and certified by the Registrar or other responsible officer of the Master’s institution. |
| 3 | Applicants must currently hold or have held a professional position or be otherwise actively engaged in work that relates to the intended field of study. |
| 4 | For the Doctor of Education, ongoing access to a K-12 school or educational institution. |
| 5 | Essay – A personal statement, not to exceed five hundred (500) words that discusses: your reasons for pursuing the doctorate; your career goals; how the doctorate would help you meet career goals; and prior experiences which relate to your interest in, and aptitude for this program. |
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Applicants whose first language is not English and who do not have a master’s degree from a university in which instruction is conducted in English must provide evidence of English proficiency. The following are accepted exams and minimum scores required for admission:
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| 7 | An online interview with one or more representatives of the University. |
| Promoting the current and future success and well-being of each student and adult | PSEL Standards | NELP Standards |
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| Lead and implement a school mission, vision, and process for continuous improvement that reflects a core set of values and priorities | Standards 1 & 2 | Standards 1 & 2 |
| Develop and implement coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, support, and assessment within an inclusive school culture of family, community, and school personnel | Standards 4 & 8 | Standards 3 & 4 |
| Demonstrate knowledge and skills of the program in a mentored practicum (internship) in both an administrative setting and with online students in the master’s program | Standards 1, 3, & 10 | Standard 5 and 8 |
| Support the school’s professional capacity, engage staff in the development of a collaborative professional culture, and improve systems of staff supervision, evaluation, support, and professional learning | Standards 6 & 7 | Standards 5 and 7 |
| Apply knowledge and skills necessary to improve school governance, data-based school resource plans, and operation systems that include fiscal management as well as implementing laws, rights, policies, and regulations | Standards 5 & 9 | Standard 6 |
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