Doctor of Education (EdD) offered in Online and Blended formats.
Transform Your Future through
Engaged Actionable Learning
Students can select one of two program delivery models: Blended or Asynchronous.
The Leadership, EdD program now offers all students, upon acceptance, the option of selecting either a blended or asynchronous learning design. The blended approach includes 24 credits completed at the St. Charles campus. All students regardless of their selected learning modality are taught by Lindenwood University’s esteemed faculty.
Our focus is on rigorous preparation, applied problem solving, creating an equity mindset, and providing each student individualized, continuous support.
This St. Louis Leadership, EdD is designed to be completed in three years, with program milestones embedded into the coursework. During the three-year experience students implement the principles of improvement science, transform educational process, practices, and organizations, and emerge as a scholar practitioner.
Cohort
Part-Time
Location
Online / On Campus
Credits
48 Credits *
Start Term
N/A
Completion
Asynchronous / Blended †
Application Due
N/A
* 48 credits beyond graduate degree.
† Asynchronous online or Blended (on campus and asynchronous online)
Areas of Concentration
Each EdD student selects, at the time of admission, an area of concentration consisting of 5 courses:
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Education Administration (Missouri Advanced Superintendent Certification)
- Higher Education Administration
*Applicants can transfer in up to 15 credit hours with an EdS in Education Administration.
Real Experience. Real Success
Faculty in the Leadership, EdD program bring real world experience to the students aligned with Lindenwood University’s mission of Real Experience. Real Success. Open educational resources (OER’s) are used throughout the program to minimize the cost of textbooks while providing access to the most current research.
All leadership doctoral courses are tailored to facilitate the course outcomes, as student engagement is a recognized best practice.
Careers, Leadership EdD
Individuals who earn their Leadership EdD seek careers as a Missouri superintendent, average salary $158, 644; Higher Education Administrator, Provost average salary $149,501; Corporate Trainer, $65,052; Instructional Designer, $80,182.
Application
Application Criteria
Strong applicants for this St. Louis Leadership EdD program will meet the following criteria:
- 3.0 GPA in earned graduate degree
- Experience as educational leaders to include teaching, administration, non-profit, or corporate work experience
- Excellent academic and personal expression skills
Application Process
- Complete the Lindenwood University online application, submit official graduate transcripts, a list of three contacts and the Leadership, EdD supplemental application including a leadership challenge essay identifying a current issue in the applicant's professional context and taped video interview with one member of the Leadership, EdD admissions team.
- The Leadership Admission Team will review and score all applicant materials.
- Applicants admitted receive emails of acceptance and begin the Leadership, EdD Onboarding Experience.
- Classes begin!
Lindenwood Honored as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction
For a fifth consecutive year, Lindenwood University has been named a College of Distinction for the 2024-2025 academic year, marking its commitment to providing a high-quality undergraduate education that focuses on hands-on learning, strong student-teacher relationships, a vibrant campus life, and successful outcomes.