K-12 Leadership at a Glance

Degree

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership with a concentration in K-12 Leadership

Program Benefits
  • Learn within a part-time structure designed to support working education leaders
  • Build skills in instructional leadership, culturally responsive practice, and improvement science
  • Apply learning in a yearlong internship, developed in collaboration with district leaders
  • Conduct original dissertation research aligned with your research interests
  • Prepare for superintendent and school administrator licensure in North Carolina
  • Join a powerful network of Carolina alumni leading at the highest levels of K–12 education
Credit Hours

54+

Estimated Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Financial Aid

Licensure

The Ed.D. concentration in K–12 Leadership leads to North Carolina Superintendent Licensure through the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. To be eligible for this license, candidates must hold an active North Carolina Principal License at the time they complete the program and apply for licensure. 

Licensure
Accreditation

The Ed.D. concentration in K–12 Leadership is fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the North Carolina State Board of Education and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI). 

Best For

Education leaders who are ready to deepen their leadership practice, pursue superintendent licensure, and lead school systems with purpose, vision, and a commitment to student success and well-being.