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Lewis University’s Educational Leadership for Teaching and Learning Doctoral Program is designed to empower leaders to address the most pressing educational, social and political issues of their community and society. Upon graduation, students will have gained knowledge in research, critical pedagogy, moral philosophy, history, cultural difference, curriculum theory, global issues and critical policy studies.

The Educational Leadership doctoral program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and fully approved by the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board and the Illinois State Board of Education.

Students who are admitted for the doctoral program may also apply for the principal certification program which would include two more courses and a yearlong internship.

SAMPLE COURSES:

Theories of Critical Transformative Leadership

Ethical and Moral Studies in Education

Conceptualizing and Designing Research

Critical Perspectives in School Law

Theories of Institutional Transformation

Policy Studies in Education

History of American Education

CAREER OPTIONS:

K-12 School Administration

K-12 Teacher Leadership

Higher Education Administration

College/University Professor

Community Education Leadership

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

First Year Review – Evaluation that provides early feedback to the doctoral student regarding his/her performance in the program, including areas of strength and areas for improvement. Held at the end of the first year.

Mid-Program Assessment – Provides feedback to doctoral student about their developing research skills. This assessment occurs in the second year of coursework.

Qualifying Examination and Oral Defense – Evaluation to determine how the student has integrated the program’s major theoretical concepts into practice. A written exam is developed by program faculty, plus an oral defense of the exam. Any student who fails a qualifying exam more than once will not be permitted to continue work toward the doctorate, and admission to the doctoral program will be terminated. Successful completion of the qualifying exam and oral defense will admit the student to doctoral candidacy. Held at the end of the third year.

Dissertation and Dissertation Defense – Demonstrates the doctoral candidate’s ability to conduct theoretically grounded, high quality research. Doctoral candidates who formally begin this phase will register for Dissertation Supervision. Once completed, the student must register for the course until completion of the dissertation.