Appalachian State University
Educational Leadership: Doctor of Education (EdD)
Application Deadlines
Fall Admission
February 1 (online)
The on-campus program is not accepting applications at this time.
Exams & Waivers
Entrance exam: GRE
Exam waiver available: Yes
Learn more about exam waiver eligibility
Location
On campus and online
Completion Time
4.5 years — average time to completion
Be the change you want to see in education.
Are you a practicing or budding education professional intent on making a difference?
Reach your personal and professional summit by pursuing App State’s Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (EdD) — a terminal academic degree that prepares you to become a leader and agent of change in diverse educational settings, including public and private schools, colleges and universities, and community and government organizations.
As an EdD student in the Reich College of Education (RCOE), you will engage in core leadership and research courses, learning to apply theory to practice to make educational systems more effective, more equitable and more sustainable.
The program’s professionally oriented concentrations allow you to gain advanced knowledge in your disciplinary specialization and prepare to take on higher levels of organizational leadership.
App State’s EdD is also offered fully online. Learn more about the App State Online EdD.
Visit the program website for more information about the EdD in Educational Leadership, including which concentrations are offered for the upcoming year (concentrations are offered on a rotating basis).
A 2022 ‘Best’
In its 2022 “Best Colleges” rankings, U.S. News & World Report named App State:
- No. 1 — Most Innovative School among Southern universities
- No. 3 — Top Public Schools in the South
- No. 6 — Best Regional Universities of the South
The Princeton Review named App State among the best schools in the U.S. and the Southeast for 2022.
‘Top’ school for 2022
Forbes magazine ranked App State among “America’s Top Colleges” for 2022.
Concentrations and Courses
Careers and Mountaineers
Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!
Employers
- Public and private schools
- Colleges and universities
- Community organizations
- Government agencies
- Non-profits
Career information resource
App State’s Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.
More to Explore at App State
International Experience
Work outside your cultural boundaries. Learn more
Professional Development
Invest in yourself with opportunities designed to stimulate career growth. Learn more
Graduate Assistantships
Earn some money while you earn your degree. Learn more
Apply
Are you ready to become a Mountaineer? Take the next step, apply for admission to App State and elevate your future success.
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Connect
Program Contact
Dr. Vachel Miller
Director and Professor
millervw@appstate.edu
828-262-2280
Dr. Chris Osmond
Associate Director and Professor
osmond@appstate.edu
828-262-7754
Elizabeth Hayes
Program Associate
hayesle2@appstate.edu
828-262-7647
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