The Doctor of Education in Community College Executive Leadership (EdD in CCExL) is an accelerated program that appeals to community college administrators who are looking to move into senior administrative positions (such as president, vice-president, dean, and director) in community colleges.
Admission Requirements
The EdD in Community College Executive Leadership has been developed by faculty members in consultation with numerous Community College Chancellors and Presidents who have articulated the precise knowledge and skills needed by senior community college leaders. Many of the courses are taught by Chancellors, Presidents and other senior community college leaders. Using a combination of online, blended and in-person courses, plus off-site approved cohorts, students can to complete the program in 8 semesters
To be considered for admission to the Doctor of Education in Community College Executive Leadership Program, the applicant is required to have:
- master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Education and Human Development, or an appropriately certified institution.
- A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) in work leading to a master’s degree and in any subsequent graduate study
- Minimum TOEFL® scores of 213 (computer version) or 550 (paper version) are required of applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institutional at which English is the language of instruction.
- Personal/professional goal statement with a self-appraisal of qualifications for the profession. (The personal statement will be reviewed carefully to ensure students who are admitted have a desire to enter, or continue, a career in a community college setting.
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