Ed.D. in Community College Leadership
A Doctorate for Community College Leaders Ready to Advance Their Impact
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The K-State Ed.D. in Community College Leadership is built specifically for community college administrators who want to lead at the next level as vice presidents, provosts and presidents. Unlike general higher education leadership programs, this doctorate focuses exclusively on community college leadership.
You will strengthen your ability to guide institutional change, improve student outcomes and navigate governance and policy challenges unique to community colleges.
An Ed.D. Designed for You
This doctorate is structured to fit full-time leadership roles. You will not need to step away from your work to earn this degree.
- Combines live, online engagement with applied assignments
- Allows for deepened learning and relationships with two in-person summer leadership institutes
- Expert faculty include experienced presidents, chancellors and senior administrators
A Learning Community that Supports Your Success
Progress through the program with experienced peers from across the country who understand the realities of community college leadership.
This learning community model provides:
- Professional accountability
- Structured progression
- Peer collaboration
- Long-term national network development
Earn your doctorate and gain a network of leaders committed to advancing community colleges nationwide.
You will strengthen your ability to guide institutional change, improve student outcomes and navigate governance and policy challenges unique to community colleges.
Application requirements include:
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Master’s degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA
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At least three years of relevant professional experience
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CV/resume, personal statement and three letters of recommendation
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Commitment to the learning community and program completion
Applicants typically include mid-level and senior administrators from community colleges, faculty leaders and individuals aspiring to become presidents or chancellors.
After every class session, you're going to have something that you can immediately apply to the work that you're doing, to improve it and think about things in a different way that really provides value to yourself and to your college.
Stacy Whiddon
When we went through the initial listening session for the program, the way the program was described—from the caliber of instructors to the dissertation process and how they partner with the students—was what helped me make the final decision.
Gregory Hughes
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