Academic Programs
Education – Educational Leadership
Overview
Bluefield University’s Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership is designed for experienced educators, administrators, and leaders who are ready to influence systems, shape policy, and drive meaningful change in schools and organizations.
This flexible, career-focused doctoral program equips you with the advanced leadership, research, and strategic skills needed to improve educational outcomes at every level — from the classroom to district leadership and beyond.
Whether your calling is to lead a school, mentor future educators, or impact education policy, the EdD program at Bluefield prepares you to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
EdD Educational Leadership Degree Opportunities
- Purpose-Driven Leadership Developmenta
Develop the skills to lead ethically and effectively in diverse educational environments. Our program emphasizes servant leadership, organizational change, and mission-driven decision-making.
- Designed for Working Professionals
Balance your doctoral studies with your career through a flexible format that allows you to advance your education without putting your life on hold. - Real-World Application
Apply what you learn immediately in your current role. Coursework is grounded in practical leadership challenges facing today’s schools and educational systems. - Dissertation with Impact
Engage in meaningful research that addresses real challenges in education. Your dissertation will focus on solving problems and creating measurable outcomes in your field through the applied research methodology.
Quick Program Details
Tuition: $595 Per Credit Hour
Next Start Online: October 2026
Time to Complete: 3 years*
*Time to complete can be reduced with prior learning and transfer credits
Other Available Concentrations
Instructional Design & Technology
Technology is transforming how people learn — and organizations need leaders who can design, implement, and evaluate innovative learning experiences. Bluefield University’s Doctor of Education (EdD) in Instructional Design & Technology equips you to lead in education, corporate training, healthcare, government, and beyond.
Special Education
Make a lasting difference in the lives of diverse learners with a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Special Education from Bluefield University. Designed for educators, administrators, and advocates, this advanced degree equips you to lead inclusive practices, influence policy, and improve outcomes for students with exceptionalities across educational settings.
Career Outlook
Graduates of Bluefield University’s EdD in Educational Leadership are prepared to lead across a wide range of educational and organizational settings.
Career paths include:
- School Principal or Assistant Principal
- District-Level Administrator
- Instructional Coordinator
- Higher Education Leadership Roles
- Educational Consultant
- Nonprofit or Ministry Leadership in Education
- College Professor
Courses & Competencies
Doctor of Education
Total Credits: 48
For a full breakdown of each course, reference the academic catalog located in Academic Resources.
Core Requirements
- Historical and Social Foundations of Education
- Issues and Trends in Teaching and Learning
- Issues and Trends in Learning Technologies
- Leadership Principles and Ethics
- Advanced Behavior Management
- Collaboration and Communication in Special Education
Concentration
- Organizational Analysis and Problem Solving
- Issues and Trends in Educational Leadership
- Culture and Educational Leadership
Dissertation
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Front Matter and Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Literature Review
- Chapter 3: Procedures
- Chapter 4: Findings
- Chapter 5: Recommendations