You have spent a good part of your career providing educational experiences designed to help students or trainees develop critical-thinking skills, achieve academic success and preparing for real-world careers. Now, it is your turn. Pursue your educational leadership goals—academically and for your career—with an online EdD program at Keiser University.
Our Doctor of Education online program is practitioner-based rather than research-focused to help you take the practical next step in your career. It offers the foundational insights and hands-on skills you need to pursue leadership roles in area of curriculum leadership. Curriculum includes coursework in ethical and legal leadership principles, school management, advanced curriculum design, technology innovation, best instructional and assessment practices, practical research and application in any institutional setting, designing professional development and mixed methods for educational research. You will customize your online education program with concentration options for Education Leadership or Curriculum Leadership.
Up to 18 transfer credits accepted
Academic and classroom leader roles (dean, department chair, chancellor) / Universities & Business Settings (corporate trainer, coach, mentor, educator)
Online
Financial aid for those who qualify**
** Speak with a dedicated financial aid counselor to explore all your financial aid and funding options.
* Time to degree completion is an estimate, not intended as a guarantee, and can vary based on many case-by-case factors.
Keiser University’s Doctor of Education in curriculum leadership program provides a practitioner-based education to develop the insights and skills needed to pursue career opportunities throughout education and corporate training and leadership at every level. In the EdD Curriculum Leadership degree, you will explore what it takes to advance your career as well as the academic success of your students, trainees, and institution.
Ed.D. Curriculum Leadership
The mission of the EdD in Curriculum Leadership program is to prepare visionary leaders who possess knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities to design, implement, and evaluate effective curriculum and instructional practices that meet the diverse needs of learners in evolving educational environments. Grounded in ethical decision-making and best practices in curriculum and instruction management, students apply theory, research, and innovation to lead curriculum development and instructional change. Through reflective leadership and communication, data-based improvement and assessment initiatives, the integration of emerging technologies, students design plans to create and lead equitable, inclusive, and impactful learning experiences that transform educational institutions and improve student outcomes.
Featuring a “Students First” mentality, Keiser University is committed to providing the education students need to excel in their careers and their lives—whether that is through this EdD degree program or one of the dozens of other doctoral or master’s degree programs. Our commitment to putting students first leads us to offer several learning options, including both on-campus and online delivery formats.
Through our online EdD program, we help doctoral students prepare to achieve career goals, whether that’s leading K-12 or university systems or corporate leadership and training programs.
Pursue leadership opportunities throughout academics with Keiser’s curriculum leadership program. This doctoral degree program is designed to give working professionals like you a practitioner-based education to better prepare for the daily challenges today’s academic, training, and curriculum leaders face. You will develop an evidence-based foundation of curriculum development and implementation with an exploration of design, instructional strategies, and assessment.
Keiser University’s Doctor of Education program—Curriculum Leadership prepares students for relevant roles as corporate, academic, and school curriculum leaders. Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
To receive a EdD in the Doctor of Education Curriculum Leadership, students must earn a minimum of 44 graduate semester credit hours.
Graduate Division Courses
| Foundation Courses (12.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Diversity, Ethical Decision-Making, and Community Relations | 3.0 credit hours |
| Ethical and Legal Issues in Education/Leadership | 3.0 credit hours |
| Curriculum Design | 3.0 credit hours |
| Management of Distance Education | 3.0 credit hours |
| Curriculum Leadership Core Courses (12.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Curriculum: Advanced Theory and Research | 3.0 credit hours |
| Instruction: Advanced Theory and Research | 3.0 credit hours |
| Assessment for Student Learning | 3.0 credit hours |
| Curriculum and Instruction for Professional Development | 3.0 credit hours |
| Elective Courses (6.0 credits required) | |
|---|---|
| Leading Technology Innovation | 3.0 credit hours |
| Differentiated Instruction | 3.0 credit hours |
| Research Courses (6.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Mixed Methods | 3.0 credit hours |
| Design of Systematic Studies in Education | 3.0 credit hours |
| ADP Courses (8.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Students must be admitted to candidacy before enrolling in ADP Courses. | |
| Applied Doctoral Project | 2.0 credit hours |
| Residency Requirement | |
|---|---|
| Doctoral students must complete one residency prior to the ADP courses. | |
| Doctor of Philosophy Residency One | |
Upon completion of this practitioner-friendly program, you will have gained the abilities, insights and credential you need to:
Through Keiser’s Doctor of Education program, you will gain a deeper understanding of practical and applicable aspects of instructional leadership within the academic world, from leading departments to leading curriculum efforts as well as corporate training and development environments. This program can help you prepare for a number of relevant roles and specializations, including:
Have you been thinking about pursuing a higher education degree program to help you pursue a classroom or instructional leadership position in your academic or corporate institution? Keiser University can help. Our curriculum leadership program offers specializations in curriculum leadership that can help you elevate your career and your future! Learn more about our EdD in Curriculum Leadership today by Requesting More Info now!
We understand that today’s students have many responsibilities and obligations in their lives. At Keiser, we deliver the same quality education through different scheduling options to accommodate busy schedules. Whether you choose day, evening, or online classes, chances are, you will find a schedule that fits yours and allows you to fulfill one of the most important commitments you can make – a commitment to your education.
