WKU Educational Leadership Doctoral Program

04/03/2025

Don't wait to take the next step in your career! Check out the WKU EdD. Contact us today at [email protected].

04/02/2025

Dr. Kandi Wiens said obtaining her EdD grounded her “choices and my consulting approach in an academic stance, which gave me a lot more confidence.”
The WKU EdD focuses on ways to strengthen your leadership and analytical skills in an applied manner. Contact us today to learn more!

Executive coach Kandi Wiens talks with Fortune about why she pursued an Ed.D. and how the degree has strengthened her career.

04/01/2025

April 15th will be here before you know it. Get started on your Fall 2025 application today! Please contact [email protected] with any admissions-related questions.

03/31/2025

The EdD is not a “PhD light." The evolving EdD program redesigns identified in this article reflect recent improvements made to the WKU EdD program. We leave the theoretical behind for the practical & applied.

The purpose of this manuscript was to discuss the recommendations and guidelines of the Carnegie Group's 2007 effort to “Reclaim the EdD” as well as to outline the work completed at the University ...

03/28/2025

Thanks for joining us for our Alumni Spotlight on Dr. Tom Stewart this week. Click the link below to read the full interview!

Earning the Ed.D. was integral to my years as a professor in higher education, but also as a school district administrator. Shortly after I defended my dissertation and graduated, I was offered an assistant professor of teacher education position at Austin Peay State University, where I taught all o...

03/27/2025

Students choose WKU over other schools for many different reasons. We know our stellar faculty makes all the difference. Dr. Tom Stewart reflects on why the WKU EdD program was the right fit for him.

03/26/2025

Dr. Tom Stewart addresses the need for more people in his field to earn the Educational Leadership Doctorate.

03/25/2025

This week’s Alumni Spotlight features Dr. Tom Stewart, Educational Recovery Director for the Kentucky Department of Education. Dr. Stewart discusses the impact of earning the WKU EdD not only on his P-12 career but also how it led to his work in higher education.

03/18/2025

The University is closed for Spring Break and will reopen on Monday, March 24th!

03/17/2025

Congrats to Dr. Justin Mitchell, who successfully defended his dissertation, “Elevating Educators: The Role of Sponsorship in Fostering Teacher Engagement, Recognition, and Retention.” Committee: Dr. Kandy Smith) Chair, Dr. Stacy Leggett, and Dr. Julia Roberts.

03/13/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Amanda Hardin for successfully defending her dissertation, “Undergraduate Students’ Perceptions of University Libraries’ Services, Resources, and Physical Spaces.” Committee: Dr. Kandy Smith (Chair), Dr. Lester Archer, and Dr. Sara McCaslin. Also pictured are Dr. Gary Houchens and Dr. Marguerita DeSander.

03/12/2025

“Whatever your organization, the EdD prepares you to understand organizations and develop leadership skills to make you an effective change agent. You learn to coach and empower individuals and groups as you deepen your communication-effectiveness skills.”

Unlike other advanced degrees, the EdD has versatility and many career paths. Contact us today to see what our degree can do for you!

The Doctor of Education (Ed.D) degree is ideal for working professionals and leaders planning to advance their careers in education, business, politics, media, and communications.