Ph.D. in Education - Community College Leadership Online Degree Information

	Ph.D. in Education - Community College Leadership
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Degree Title:	Ph.D. in Education - Community College Leadership
College:	Walden University
Description:	Leadership opportunities within community colleges are about to open up at an extraordinary rate, as an estimated 50 percent of presidents—and an even higher percentage of senior administrators—retire over the next six years. As community colleges face this potential leadership crisis, their search committees will be looking for candidates with doctorates in Community College Leadership. Walden’s specialization in Community College Leadership offered through The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership is designed to meet the needs of working professionals by combining customized learning experiences with a foundation in social and behavioral sciences. It uses a cohort model, organizing program components for groups of community college administrators and faculty members. Through an online and research-based curriculum, this specialization focuses on the following topics as they relate specifically to the community college: How adults learn most effectively; Tools and strategies to promote learning; Effective development, organization and leadership; Integration of theoretical knowledge; using inquiry strategies aimed at assessing the need for change; How educational systems and policies can create focused learning opportunities.

Accreditation:	North Central Association (NCA) (?)
Delivery Format:	Online (?)
Educational Level:	Doctorate (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Students must have a master's degree from an accredited institution.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges

Address:
650 South Exeter Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Walden offers frequent start dates. Check with an Enrollment Advisor for details.

Credit-earning Options:
Transfer of credit varies by applicant.

Delivery Format: (?)
Online course structure with residency requirements for Ph.D. programs.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Doctoral/Research University—Intensive

Technical Requirements:
Applicants to master's programs should possess minimum online and Internet capability, and KAM-based students should have a working knowledge and understanding of computers, but computer literacy is not essential.

Geographic Restrictions:
Walden best serves the needs of those students living within the United States or Canada.

On-Campus Requirement:
Doctoral programs require 20 units of academic residency, and some master's programs have specific courses and specializations with residency requirements.

Loans Offered:
Walden offers Federal Financial Aid and Student loans. A full-service financial aid office offers assistance to students who need help funding their educational expenses.