School of Education, Ed.D in Leadership and Professional Practice

"I received my master's and doctoral degrees from Trevecca Nazarene University. I will always value the time I spent with my cohort groups. The cohort groups I was part of have become family. Trevecca provided me the opportunity to build life long personal and professional relationships that continue to challenge me to what God has intended me to be. There is not a week that goes by that I do not hear from one of my past cohort colleagues. Thank you, Trevecca, for enriching my life with such quality people." Sean Impeartrice, M.Ed., Ed.D. graduate


Program of Study

Non-traditional
Designed for the working professional
Nine semesters (36 months)
Non-traditional dissertation completed in concert with coursework
Cohort model
Rigorous, standardized curriculum
Nine-day, on-campus residency for three summers 


Below is a list of required courses in the sequence in which courses will be offered. Course substitutions or transfer hours are not allowed. The 57-semester hour program requires a minimum of three years (36 months) for completion.
  • EDU 7001 Applying Quality Education Trends
  • EDU 7002 Scientifically Based Practice: Research I
  • EDU 7003 Strategic Policy and Planning
  • EDU 7004 Scientifically Based Practice: Research II
  • EDU 7005 Instructional Environments
  • EDU 7006 Cultural Influences
  • EDU 7051 Leadership & Organizational Behavior I Intrapersonal Effectiveness
  • EDU 7052 Leadership & Organizational Behavior II Team Building
  • EDU 7053 Leadership & Organizational Behavior III Action Learning
  • EDU 7151 Technology I: Learning and Instructional Technologies
  • EDU 7152 Technology II: Technology-Based Statistics
  • EDU 7153 Technology III: Advanced Learning and Instructional Technologies
  • EDU 7201 through EDU 7253 Dissertation
No transfer credit is accepted in the Ed.D. in Leadership and Professional Practice.

Failure to follow course sequence will result in delayed graduation date and significant financial penalty.

Non-Traditional Dissertation
The dissertation is a comprehensive research study of significant importance that relates specifically to the student's workplace. Within the dissertation the student develops a plan of action to address the identified needs.

Intensified Summer Learning Experience (ISLE)
During the three summer sessions of intensified learning experiences, students are required to participate with peers and faculty members in scholarly and innovative activities. These learning experiences include both day and evening sessions for a period of nine days.
All doctoral students are required to reside in University residence halls during the three summer sessions. There are no exceptions to this residence requirement.