Aurora University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Ed.D. - Leadership in Administration Ed.D. - Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction, TYPE 75 Superintendent

Program Description:

The College of Education offers two doctoral degree programs: Leadership in Administration and Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction. The degrees are offered at both the Aurora campus and the George Williams College campus in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. These programs emphasize the development of expertise in professional practice and are intended for individuals pursuing careers as school and district administrators, program administrators, staff developers, curriculum developers, teacher educators, and classroom teachers. The program may be completed in three years and must be completed in six years. The first two years are devoted to coursework, and the remaining time to completing the dissertation.

Each fall, a new cohort of approximately 30 students is admitted on the Aurora campus, 15 in each degree program. Each student becomes part of a stable cohort of students. Faculty make an effort to create a collegial, friendly and collaborative environment that supports rigorous study. The cohort stays together for the three years of the program. The Wisconsin cohorts feature a weekend class schedule.

The full-time faculty in the Ed.D. Program are all professors with considerable expertise in their subject areas. Because they teach only in the doctoral program, they are able to give extensive professional and academic advisement to students. Other professors in the College of Education and clinical faculty teach courses in the curriculum; these professors are also recognized leaders/experts in their subject areas.

The curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive program for students. The courses and assignments are carefully coordinated and sequenced to facilitate student growth from course to course. Graduates will possess broad understandings of curriculum and instruction or administration as well as individual areas of specialization.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999