With an Ed.D. in K-12 administration, you’ll make a lasting difference by transforming students, colleagues, and communities.
At a glance
Delivery
Online
Finish in as few as
2.5 years (plus dissertation)
Estimated tuition
$48,800
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Erica Hering
At Bethel, we're committed to helping you get the most out of your education. Your enrollment counselor is here to help you balance your program with your personal life and career goals.Program highlights
Supportive faculty
Our professors are scholars and experienced practitioners who understand the real-life challenges of K-12 education. They bring relevant knowledge and evidence-based practices into your learning process and are committed to your success.
Flexibility
Our program is predominantly completed online—along with yearly intensives—and is designed for doctoral students who work full time, have families, and are involved in their community. Courses start every eight weeks, allowing you to start your program at any time throughout the year and finish in as little as three years, plus a dissertation.
Licensure options
You’ll have the opportunity to earn a license as a principal, superintendent, and/or director of special education so you’re prepared to serve in the educational role that best suits your interests, skills, and career goals.
Values-based leadership
Our professors integrate their faith into their instruction, modeling the importance of values-based leadership, which encourages you to integrate your ethical commitments into your leadership.
Dissertation research
Advisors and committee members support you through each step to ensure the timely completion of a high-quality dissertation.
Authentic Leadership. Positive Change.
Career Outcomes
Outcomes
Our Ed.D. in K-12 Administration will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to be a confident, innovative, and successful leader.
Skills
Enhance your ability to:
- Demonstrate leadership in areas of diversity, inclusion, and equity
- Engage in reflective practices and sustained personal formation
- Apply strategic and collaborative thinking to issues and problems
- Demonstrate strong academic writing and research abilities
- Integrate faith/values and ethics in their leadership of educational institutions
- Display proficiency of the Minnesota administrative license competencies
Careers
Our graduates work as:
- Principals
- Superintendents
- Special education directors
- Deans and assistant principals
- Instructional coaches
- Equity directors
- Charter school executive directors
- Variety of school and teacher leaders
- Administrators in international and private schools
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