The mission of the Education Department is to prepare educators of character and competence who reflect Christ as they serve and lead in their schools and communities. The Ed.D. degree is guided by the conceptual framework of the Teacher Education Program, a teacher-student dynamic of sensitivity, reflection and faith. READ MORE
The Ed.D. is the highest professional degree in education. Candidates for this degree are recognized for their commitment to the application of knowledge for the improvement of educational practice. The primary purpose of an Ed.D. program is to provide experienced educators with a broad and systematic understanding of educational theory and practice, and an ability to apply existing research findings to educational problems.
The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership at Union University is a blend of theory, research, scholarly inquiry, and best practice in a context of Christian values designed to prepare instructional leaders who can articulate the central issues and solve the salient problems of contemporary educational society.
The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree is a 60-semester hour post-Masters program offered by Union University, the School of Education and Human Studies, and the Department of Education. It is designed for active professionals interested in leadership and teaching roles in P-12 schools, universities, government and business.
The Ed.D. is composed of the degree requirements (39 hours) for the Union Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree plus a Research-Dissertation Component (21 hours). Students desiring the Doctor of Education degree must meet the Ed.D. as well as the Ed.S. admission requirements. A maximum of 9 hours of graduate credit may be applied to the degree in transfer. Pre-requisite courses for admission include human growth and development, educational measurement and classroom technology.
The two areas of emphasis for the degree include Administration and Supervision, a licensure course of study for P-12 school leaders, and Curriculum and Supervision. With the A&S emphasis, earning a Tennessee principal or supervisors license is possible while working on the degree. It is designed to meet NCATE, ISLLC and State of Tennessee licensure standards in school leadership.
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