Pursuing your purpose at the highest degree

A Doctor of Education (EdD) in leadership at Charleston Southern University represents the highest academic achievement available and signifies a mastery of content, a distinguished level of competency regarding the development, design and execution of research, and demonstrates a high level of commitment to excellence in the chosen field.

One of the hallmarks of the EdD in leadership program is the inclusive nature of the program. While the degree is an EdD, the program, by design, is not solely for educators. Our current students represent a diverse number of professions and fields, to include civil and municipal organizations, the military, healthcare, education and numerous other roles in both the public and private sector. 

Key elements of the program include:  

• Curriculum designed to advance knowledge and skills by studying and researching various leadership models  
• Dissertation phase allows students to develop and implement research rooted in both theory and practice  
• Research core provides advanced skills in writing and analysis  
• Ethical and character-based leadership course is unique to the CSU program of study

Our mission is to prepare professional educators who, guided by a strong sense of community and the integration of their faith, are academically strong, skilled and morally committed to educating in a wide range of culturally diverse learning environments. 

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Accreditation:

Charleston Southern University’s accreditation can be found here.