Doctor of Education Programs
Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Special Education
Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership, K-12
Attend an Ed.D. Information Session on May 7, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Grey Towers Castle, Glenside Campus. Register online or by phone, 1-877-ARCADIA (1-877-272-2342).
Future date: June 4, July 9
Scholarship and Inquiry-Based Approach to the Profession
Learn about recent developments and scholarship in educational leadership and special education. Engage in academic study in a modified cohort model that prepares leaders for higher-level professional paths in education.
Our Doctoral Programs
Arcadia’s Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Special Education programs prepare educational leaders to address current issues and learn research-based practices to implement in students’ current and future careers. Our doctoral programs provide students with grounding in the following key areas:
- Structured and strategic inquiry
- Research-based practice
- Systemic critique and reform
- Social justice and ethical practice
- Personal, program, system, and community interconnectivity
- Embracing community inclusion and diversity
- Ongoing professional development and life-long learning
It is possible to gain PDE Leadership Certification through coursework in each doctoral program in the following areas:
- Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility
- Principal K-12
- Supervisor of Special Education
- Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
- Supervisor of Single-Subject Area (Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Reading, English, World Language, Art, Early Childhood, Environmental Education)
- Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Services
Questions? Contact Dr. Peggy Hickman, Associate Professor, at hickmanp@arcadia.edu or 267-620-4132
