Admission requires a masters degree and a minimum of two years administrative experience. The Educational Leadership Doctoral Program is designed to prepare individuals to serve in school and school district leadership roles in the areas of administration and supervision. Based upon an articulated set of student outcomes, a set of belief statements, and principles and a model of instruction for its faculty, the program emphasizes the relationship between leadership and management. By combining course work and internship experiences, the program integrates theory, research, and practice into a cohesive plan of study for educational leaders. Completion of this program qualifies a graduate for Illinois Type 75 certification with the superintendent endorsement.
Admission requires a masters degree and a minimum of two years administrative experience.
Ed.D., Assistant Professor Experience as an urban public school teacher, principal, and assistant superintendent Expertise in curriculum and instruction Charles Thomas, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Experience as a public school teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent Expertise in general organization, pluralistic issues, and leadership theory Kathryn Tooredman, Ph.D., Professor Public school teacher and administrator. Director of Educational Leadership Doctoral program Ronald Warwick, Ed. D., Professor 16 years experience as a public school teacher and administrator serving as an assistant superintendent. Expertise in systems and communications.