EdD Community College Leadership at North Carolina State University

Programme overview

Graduates of this education doctorate acquire competencies to lead community colleges and improve student outcomes. The program provides a unique opportunity for working professionals to complete the Ed.D. in as little as three years.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Community College Leadership | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Location: Raleigh, NC, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 72 credit hours. Courses listed in the plan include: EAC 700 Community College and Two-Year Postsecondary Education; EAC 701 Administrative Concepts and Theories Applied To Adult and Community College Educ; EAC 703 The Programming Process In Adult and Community College Education; EAC 704 Leadership In Higher and Community College Education; EAC 711 Reflective Practice and Research Inquiry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Transcripts from all previous higher education institutions attended. Completion of an NC State Graduate School application. Go to the following site for instructions: https://applygrad.ncsu.edu/apply . Statement of Purpose (300-400 words): A concise statement about your academic and professional (work) background, your career goals and your reasons for applying to this degree program. Please be specific in explaining how this program fits your educational and career objectives. Personal Statement (500 word limit): How have your background and life experiences, including cultural, geographical, financial, educational, or other opportunities or challenges, motivated your decision to pursue this degree? Application deadlines: Fall: All applications are reviewed for Summer admission only Spring: All applications are reviewed for Summer admission only Summer: December 1 Priority Deadline. Applications received after this deadline will be considered

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring, Summer 1 and Summer 2, subject to individual programme availability.

Graduate School priority deadlines: US citizens Fall June 25, Spring November 25, Summer 1 March 25, Summer 2 May 10; international applicants Fall March 1, Spring July 15, Summer 1 and Summer 2 December 15. Programme deadlines may be earlier and apply if so.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.ncsu.edu/apply

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