The LCU Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program is designed for individuals seeking to expand their leadership opportunities in education.
- The program (pending SACSCOC approval) applies theory to practice and prepares educational leaders within a Christian framework in one of two emphases:
- EC-12 Leadership, or
- Curriculum & Instruction Leadership.
- The cohort model program provides professional relationships and peer support. This model fosters collaborative learning, creativity, and confidence in a unique and contemporary way.
- The 66-hour program is delivered in a hybrid in-person/online instructional format to allow working professionals to pursue their doctorate without leaving their professional positions. Candidates who qualify may reduce the 66-hour requirement to 54 hours by transferring up to 12 hours of credit and/or competency credit from a Superintendent Certification program or post-master’s courses in Curriculum & Instruction.
- A traditional dissertation is not required, but collaborative scholarly research is embedded throughout the program and will result in two articles ready to be published or presented at scholarly conferences.
- State, national, and international travel provides a global perspective for educational leaders.
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$750 / Credit Hour with some additional fees
- Complete FAFSA for financial aid opportunities.
- Contact LCU’s Financial Aid Department at 806.720.7176.
- Ed-Vantage Partnership school district employees receive a 10% tuition discount.
- Graduate Education Scholarship of $2,000 for members of first Doctoral Cohort.
- Additional Scholarship opportunities available.
Individuals applying to the EdD Program will submit:
- Submit application to the LCU Graduate School of Education.
- Pay $60 application fee online.
- An application to the doctoral program.
- Official copies of transcripts from each accredited institution of higher education including evidence of successful completion of the master’s degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) on all graduate coursework. Transcripts should be sent to LCU Graduate Admissions.
- A professional resume.
- Three letters of recommendation from people who can attest to the applicant’s leadership experience or potential. At least one of whom should be the applicant’s current supervisor. The other(s) should be previous undergraduate or graduate professors, advisors, or others who can substantiate the applicant’s academic preparation for admittance to a doctoral program.
- A written Personal Statement outlining the reasons for seeking entrance to the program and how it relates to future professional goals, not to exceed 1,500 words.
The statement must include the following:- Reasons for pursuing the doctoral program
- Areas of research interests and experiences that led to these interests
- Reasons for choosing Lubbock Christian University
- Service Record (for EC-12 Leadership Emphasis): candidates must have completed a minimum of three (3) full-time professional years of service at a public school district or other accredited school and hold a Principal certificate from the Texas State Board for Educator Certification.
- FERPA Form
- Financial Responsibility Agreement
- Academic Writing Sample – Write an essay (no more than 500 words) addressing the following question: What does effective educational leadership mean to you?
- In-Person Interview with LCU Graduate Education Faculty
Applications are due by March 31, and doctoral cohorts begin each fall. Early applications are encouraged and are accepted in the previous fall and spring, and the doctoral cohort begins the following fall.
All admission documents must be submitted to LCU Graduate School of Education Admissions before eligibility for an interview may be determined. The Doctoral Program Coordinator will be notified once candidate files are complete and then a determination will be made regarding an interview.
NOTE: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) & Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) are not required for admission to the Doctoral Program.
