Ed.D. in Leadership in Teaching and Learning

The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) with an Emphasis in Leadership in Teaching and Learning program is a practical degree program designed to meet the needs of professional administrators and leaders in curriculum and instruction at the PK-Grade 12 district level. The need for outstanding administrative leaders in P-12 schools continues at an increasing rate, and MBU prepares students to meet this need in ways that consider the busy schedule of the working professional.

This advanced degree builds on an earned Specialist Degree or its equivalent, providing students the opportunity to incorporate their teaching and learning experience, preparing them for leadership positions in the field of education. The program stresses the development of leadership in teaching and learning strategies that assist schools in promoting a culture of learning and inquiry. The emphasis on leadership in teaching and learning in this program places achievement in the broader context of scholarship and lifelong learning.

Schedule of Courses

Students will enter the program as a cohort and move through the program with their assigned group. Refer to the Doctoral Program Calendar for application deadline dates and cohort start dates. Courses are scheduled year-round in twelve-week quarters.  Leadership in Teaching and Learning cohorts have one class per quarter which meets once per week.  Higher Education Leadership cohorts have one or two classes per quarter.

Students will take courses in educational theories and applications, analysis, and dissertation preparation.

Convenient Locations

Classes are currently offered cohort style at various Regional Learning Centers. Not all locations are available when a new cohort enters the program.

Let’s Connect

For more details on this doctoral degree at Missouri Baptist University, please contact the Office of Online & Graduate Enrollment Services at 314.392.2327 or graduateadmissions@mobap.edu.