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  • Doctorate in Education in Leadership, Ed.D

    Expand your leadership potential.

Harding University’s Doctorate in Education (Ed.D) in Leadership equips candidates with the expertise to work in various leadership positions. This 35-hour hybrid program, designed on a cohort learning model, prepares graduates who have a passion for learning and leadership. Candidates in this multidisciplinary program can complete the Ed.D in as few as seven semesters and be prepared for leadership roles in public and private education, post-secondary and higher education, state and federal departments of education, community and non-profit foundations, and business and medical organizations. Candidates work collaboratively with a dissertation team that guides, supports, and encourages successful dissertation completion.

Admission to Harding University’s Cannon-Clary College of Education Ed.D program is determined on an individual basis with the following criteria considered: (1) academic preparation, (2) character, (3) educational interests, and (4) academic potential. The effort is made to admit all students who qualify and can benefit from the unique educational program and opportunities available, irrespective of religious faith, national origin, sex, race, or color.

Harding’s Ed.D program does not include leveling coursework, comprehensive degree exams, and admission fees. The candidate pays the semester tuition (tech support included) and a graduation/regalia fee during the final semester. The Ed.D is a terminal degree with no licensure requirements.

Admission Requirements

Application Requirements

*Note: Harding alumni and current students do not need to request Harding transcripts as they are on file.

  • Request recommendations from three individuals regarding the applicant’s professional and/or academic background and potential for success in the program. 
  • Request support for your participation in this program from your supervisor: principal, superintendent, board president or immediate supervisor (whichever is applicable to your position).
  • Upload a copy of your Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) immunization record.
  • Upload a resume inclusive of work experience and professional accomplishments.
  • Upload two writing artifacts from previous work (e.g., thesis, research paper, journal article, field study, grant or specialist project).
  • Applicants from the field of education should upload a copy of their current educator license.

Additional Admission Requirements

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher required on all graduate coursework.
  • Personal interview with the Doctoral Admission Committee.
  • Impromptu writing sample will be requested at the time of personal interview.

Please direct any questions to:

Harding University 
Educational Leadership Office
Phone: 501-279-4117
Fax: 501-279-4435
Email: edleadership@harding.edu

Academic Catalog and Course Schedule

For current course schedules, please see the Semester Course Schedules on the Graduate Programs home page.

For additional information about this program, you may want to consult the Catalog.

Want more information about our programs?

Request Information

Or contact us directly:

Dr. Kimberly Flowers, Director of Doctoral and Educational Leadership Programs

501-279-5785

Fax: 501-279-4083

edleadership@harding.edu

Contact Us

Graduate Studies in Education is part of the College of Education

501-279-4315

graded@harding.edu

Fax: 501-279-4083

Mailing address:
Harding University
Graduate Studies in Education
HU 12261
Searcy, AR 72149-5615