Doctor of Education:
Educational Leadership
(K-12 or Higher Ed)

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership (K-12)

The program focuses on preparing educational leaders to shape policies, manage school districts, and enhance student success. It emphasizes real-world problem-solving and includes a concentration in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The program is online, consists of 54 credits, and takes approximately three (3) years to complete.


An Ed.D. (Doctor of Education, K-12) qualifies graduates for leadership roles across education, business, nonprofits, and policy-making. Here are some common career paths:

  • K–12 Administration – Superintendent, principal, or curriculum director.

  • Education Policy & Consulting – Policy analyst, education consultant, or nonprofit director.

  • Corporate & Organizational Leadership – HR director, corporate trainer, or leadership development specialist.

  • Higher Education Leadership – College president, dean, provost, or department chair.

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in
Educational Leadership (Higher Ed)

This program is designed for professionals aiming for leadership roles in colleges, universities, and government sectors. The program focuses on decision-making, strategic thinking, and change management to prepare graduates for top positions in higher education administration.

An Ed.D. in Higher Education qualifies graduates for leadership roles in colleges, universities, and education-related organizations. Here are some common career paths:

  • University Administration – College president, provost, dean, or director of student affairs.

  • Academic Affairs & Faculty Development – Professor, department chair, or faculty development specialist.

  • Education Policy & Consulting – Policy analyst, accreditation specialist, or higher education consultant.

  • Corporate & Nonprofit Leadership – Training director, HR executive, or nonprofit education program manager.

Program Details

  • Structure

    54 Credits (includes 2 dissertation seminars)

    Cohort-based Schedule to enhance Collegial Support that helps you stay on track.

    NY, CO applicants: credit transfers for certified Principals are subject to review, up to 9 credits

    Semester Model (Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer - summer session typically runs mid May through June)

    Two (2) Courses per Semester

    All Classes will be Online (hybrid - asynchronous and synchronous)

    Dissertation Writing Support in the form of In Person Monthly Weekend Dissertation Seminars held in Wantagh, New York, the Denver, CO area

    Starts in the Fall and Spring in NY

    CO cohorts will start in Spring 2025

    Schedule

  • Eligible Students:

    Students must be NY State or Colorado, residents in order to participate in CITE’s sponsored NY or CO program

    Students must hold a Masters in an education-related field

    Students must hold an educational leadership position. These include but are not limited to: Department Chairs, Lead Teachers, Coaches, Deans, Assistant Principals and Principals.

    Admissions Requirements

  • Costs

    Tuition:  $850 per credit (special rate for CITE students in NY, CO)

    Fees: Grad Fee $50 a semester , Tech Fee $12 a credit, Robe Fee $72, and Dissertation Editing fees apply

    Application

Cohort Structure

CITE/ Saint Peter students will meet once a month, with an adjunct, at a local location.

  • Activities - designed by instructors to meet the needs of the cohort

  • Engage in any necessary group work

  • Study and writing support

  • Dissertation Writing and/or Statistics support if necessary