Our Mission
Appalachian State University’s Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership fosters the development of educators who embrace just and sustainable practices. We support and nurture a wide variety of research methodologies that enhance collaborative learning to create positive individual, social, cultural, and institutional change. We consistently engage in a critical analysis of biases including race, gender, poverty, and all other identities that shape our lives. Across a variety of disciplines, our inclusive and challenging program inspires a diversity of critical thought and unique transformative experiences.
Goals of the Program
- Introduce students to the methodologies of critical analysis of educational theories and practices
- Engage students in disciplined inquiry in the field of education
- Prepare students for making contributions to educational theory and practice
- Prepare students to become leaders and change agents in diverse educational settings
Program Characteristics
- Access to faculty in varying disciplines
- Internships that blend research and practice
- Research assistantship opportunities
- Cohort structure
- Equity and justice-oriented curriculum
- Faculty attuned to adult, professional learners
- Membership in Carnegie Project for the Educational Doctorate (CPED)