EdD
Special Education
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Program Overview
The Doctor of Education (EdD) at the University of the Southwest is a practitioner doctoral program for the working professional in the field of educational leadership and administration. The program offers an innovative and real-world curriculum that focuses on preparing educational leaders that are dynamic in nature and diverse in their makeup. Emphasis is placed upon preparing administrators for transformational leadership roles and is structured around four domains: 1. Leadership Foundations, 2. Organizational Dynamics and Change, 3. Strategic Planning, and 4. Research.
The Educational Leadership - Special Education emphasis is specifically designed to develop expert practitioners dedicated to leading equitable and inclusive schools. Candidates will engage in scholarly inquiry and research to affect social change in the field of special education. This specialization is recommended for individuals seeking a leadership role in special education such as faculty of institutions of higher learning, administrators of special education programs, or consultants to educational agencies.
Program Highlights
- The program can be completed 100% online.
- All textbooks and course materials are included with the cost of tuition – students NEVER pay for a textbook!
- A free laptop is included in the first course.
- Free virtual healthcare.
- Optional self-design track allowing students to customize specialization courses.
- Two program residencies include access to world-renowned business professionals and speakers. Residencies can be completed live/on-campus or virtually.
- Includes a turnkey program price with tuition at $799/cr. and no hidden fees.
- Includes access to an industry-leading software platform designed to guide students through the dissertation process.
Admission Criteria
Required:
- A conferred master’s degree from a regionally accredited university;
- A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, or higher, on a four-point scale in all graduate coursework;
- Three years, or more, of industry experience in the selected field of study;
- Official masters transcript(s)
- Program admission application;
- Program admission essay*
- Current resume/cv
- Two letters of reference
Preferred:
- A conferred MEd or master’s degree in the field of education from a regionally accredited university;
- A grade point average (GPA) of 3.5, or higher, on a four-point scale in all graduate coursework;
- Two years, or more, of classroom experience and three years of experience in administration;
- Official masters transcript(s)
- Program admission application;
- Program admission essay*
- Current resume/cv
- Two letters of reference
*Program admission essay is an opportunity to demonstrate to the committee why you wish to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of the Southwest and showcase graduate-level writing abilities for their consideration. The essay should be 1,000-1,500 words explaining what you hope to achieve by pursuing a doctoral degree, the personal strengths that will help you succeed in a doctoral program, and describe how obtaining a EdD will help you institute a positive social change within your chosen field or industry.
The College of Business Administration at the University of the Southwest has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE Member status page.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
University of the Southwest admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the institution. USW does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, physical handicap, or sex in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics and other university-administered programs.