Texas Wesleyan’s online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) with a concentration in Educational Leadership gives educators the skills to step into district and campus leadership roles with confidence.
Taught by accomplished superintendents, directors and education leaders, the curriculum blends evidence-based theory with practical, real-world application.
The Doctor of Education program with a concentration in Education Leadership was designed for professionals who want to move beyond the classroom into roles that influence policy, resource allocation and long-term strategy across a school or district.
This concentration is particularly beneficial for:
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Many graduates move into assistant superintendent or superintendent roles, where doctorates are often preferred. The degree also opens doors in higher education for those transitioning to second careers as faculty or consultants.”
Dr. Ken Helvey, Ed.D.
Texas Wesleyan University Associate Professor
Courses in the Educational Leadership concentration prepare you to lead organizational change, build a collaborative school culture, and manage resources and technology to support a safe, effective learning environment.
All Doctor of Education students take eight core courses. Education Leadership concentration students take four additional courses with work relevant to their current and future careers. Students have the opportunity to work on engaging assignments such as the Organizational Change Initiative and the Capital Improvement Plan. TXWES also offers dissertation support from the start.
Students in the Educational Leadership concentration can also choose to obtain the Superintendent Certificate & Internship. Please note, this option is only available for Texas residents.
This concentration features the following course options:
Students in the Doctor of Education program will improve their leadership, research and strategic decision-making skills. In addition, students who pursue the Education Leadership concentration will be able to:
| Career | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary education administrator | $103,960 |
| Principal | $104,070 |
| Academic dean | $112,500 |
| Superintendent | $131,800 |
| Director of academic affairs | $103,960 |
*Career and salary information was gathered from data found on the labor analytics website Lightcast and the website of the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics.
No. Choosing between Curriculum & Instruction or Educational Leadership allows you to tailor 12 credit hours (four courses) of your degree toward your specific career goals at no extra cost. Your concentration is fully built into the program’s overall tuition.
Yes. Texas Wesleyan offers two distinct concentrations: Educational Leadership and Curriculum & Instruction.
The Educational Leadership concentration aligns most directly with roles that focus on:
See the career chart above for some popular roles and median salaries.