P-12 School Administration | Doctor of Education | Graduate Studies | School of Education | Union University, a Christian College in Tennessee

Ed.D. in P-12 School Administration

The Doctorate in Educational Leadership with specialization in P-12 School Administration degree has three areas of concentration. Each program is fully online and can be completed in three years. There are three entry points (summer, fall, and spring), and we accept up to 27 transfer hours from previous Master's (12) and Ed.S. (15) work. This program is a great opportunity for educators and administrators who desire to grow as leaders in their schools or districts, as well as those who may be considering teaching education courses at the college level.

Instructional Leadership (licensure)
Teacher Leadership (non-licensure)
Leadership in School Reform (non-licensure) for those with a leadership degree, license, and/or experience

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Program Details

The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with a specialization in P-12 School Administration is a blend of theory, research, scholarly inquiry, and best practice in a context of Christian values designed to prepare instructional leaders who can articulate the central issues and solve the salient problems of contemporary education society. The primary purpose is to provide experienced educators a broad, systematic understanding of educational theory, inquiry, and practice, as well as an ability to create and apply current research to educational problems.

Direct Costs (these are the costs that would be part of your student bill as an off-campus student)
Tuition	$13,500	Based on 6 credits each semester over Fall, Spring, and Summer
Mandatory Fees	$504	Based on fees for 18 credits total
Total Direct Costs	$14,004	This is prior to any applied financial aid — but GREAT news, financial aid is available!

Indirect Costs (these are costs you may incur in attending college but are not billed to you by the university)
Housing	$13,956	This is a standard allowance for the cost of off-campus rent or other housing costs over the course of the academic year. Your actual costs may vary.
Food/Meals	$5,976	This is an allowance for off-campus food/meals over the course of the academic year. Your actual costs may vary.
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$450	This is an estimate; your costs could differ depending on how you obtain your books and required course materials or supplies.
Transportation	$4,056	This is an estimate for transportation fees you may incur over the year for items such as traveling to class or trips home; your costs could vary greatly depending on your situation.
Certification/Licensing Fee**	$426	This is an allowance for the costs associated with obtaining a license, certification, or a first professional credential.
Loan Fees	$650	This is an estimate for the average cost of Federal student loan fees such as origination fees; your costs could vary based on your decisions to borrow, contact SFP for more information.
Personal Expenses	$12,912	This is an estimate of costs for day-to-day expenses you may have over the next academic year. Your costs could vary greatly based on your situation and financial decisions.
Total Indirect Costs	$38,426

Total COA	$52,430	Total allowable Cost of Attendance for Education Specialist and Doctor of Education students (prior to application of any financial aid eligibility)

Direct Costs (these are the costs that would be part of your student bill as an off-campus student)
Tuition	$13,014	Based on 6 credits each semester over Fall, Spring, and Summer
Mandatory Fees	$486	Based on fees for 18 credits total
Total Direct Costs	$13,500	This is prior to any applied financial aid — but GREAT news, financial aid is available!

Indirect Costs (these are costs you may incur in attending college but are not billed to you by the university)
Housing	$8,760*	This is a standard allowance for the cost of off-campus rent or other housing costs over the course of the academic year. Your actual costs may vary.
Food/Meals	$5,592	This is an allowance for off-campus food/meals over the course of the academic year. Your actual costs may vary.
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$450	This is an estimate; your costs could differ depending on how you obtain your books and required course materials or supplies.
Transportation	$2,592	This is an estimate for transportation fees you may incur over the year for items such as traveling to class or trips home; your costs could vary greatly depending on your situation.
Certification/Licensing Fee**	$426	This is an allowance for the costs associated with obtaining a license, certification, or a first professional credential.
Loan Fees	$1,300	This is an estimate for the average cost of Federal student loan fees such as origination fees; your costs could vary based on your decisions to borrow, contact SFP for more information.
Personal Expenses	$8,496	This is an estimate of costs for day-to-day expenses you may have over the next academic year. Your costs could vary greatly based on your situation and financial decisions.
Total Indirect Costs	$27,616

Total COA	$41,116	Total allowable Cost of Attendance for Education Specialist and Doctor of Education students (prior to application of any financial aid eligibility)

School of Education

Ed.D. in P-12 School Administration

Program Details

Instructional Leadership and Teacher Leadership

Leadership in School Reform

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