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

The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in educational leadership prepares leaders who confront and adapt to challenges in the complex and ever-changing educational environment. The program is built not only upon a theoretical and research base, but also upon an experiential understanding of pedagogy and administrative practice.  

Goals of the Program

• To provide rigorous, integrated preparation on a part-time schedule for educational leaders who can make educational improvements in their workplaces
• To offer educational leaders the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to apply research theory and professional experience to the solution of educational problems
• To support educational leaders in their efforts to become skilled in systematic inquiry, deliberate reflection, and focused action
• To provide an integrated curriculum which serves as a framework for integrating the student's life experience and vision

For more information, please contact Dr. Mary Calderone at 610-647-4400 ext. 3284 or mcalderone@immaculata.edu.