Education, Ed.D.

Leadership: 9

Research: 12

Dissertation: 9

K-12 Administration 24 Credits (Leading to Pennsylvania Superintendent Certification)

Required courses: 24 credits Three 3-credit electives from available doctoral level courses.

Required Courses: 12

Curriculum and InstructionRecommended for students who wish to become a faculty member in higher education or work in the area of curriculum design and development. Also required: One 3-credit electives from available doctoral level courses, which can include: ED 679 - Internship in Curriculum and Instruction (90 hours).

Educational TechnologyRecommended for students who wish to become a faculty member in higher education or work in the field of educational technology in public or private institutions. Also required: One 3-credit electives from available doctoral level courses, which can include: ED 639 - Internship in Education Technology Leadership (90 hours).

Educational Climate & SafetyRecommended for students who currently work in K-12 as teachers or leaders or who would like to work in higher education in the field of educational leadership as a faculty member or as a member of the professional or administrative staff. One 3-credit elective from available doctoral level courses.

PA Principal Leadership & CertificationRecommended for students who wish to become a PA certified K-12 Principal, Curriculum Director, Supervisor of Pupil Services or Special Education Director in Pennsylvania K-12 public or private institutions. PA certificates may be transferred to other states using current Department of Education reciprocity agreements. 24 required credits leading to Pennsylvania principal certification include: Three credits each, taken last. 90 intern hours per course. Part A & B must be taken consecutively.

K-12 Administration Courses for Superintendent Certification

Pennsylvania Department of Education required field and internship hours are noted after course titles. NOTE: ED 659 must be taken last in the program. Students may elect to apply for admission to Wilkes University’s Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) during or at the conclusion of the program. The successful completion of this 21-credit certificate program plus an additional three 3-credit electives satisfies the K-12 Administrative specialization requirements for the Ed.D. Thirty additional credits, which include research and dissertation coursework, are required to earn the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. PA certification and endorsement candidates will be recommended for certification upon...