• Leadership in Administration
• Leadership in Curriculum

The doctoral degree program is offered at the George Williams College campus. The two doctoral degree programs are: Leadership in Administration and Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction. These programs emphasize the development of expertise in professional practice. Better practitioners are developed by melding theory, academic study, and practice in course readings, assignments and dissertations. Candidates receive a strong grounding in research and inquiry.

Cohorts enter the program each year at the George Williams College campus. The Wisconsin Ed.D. program features a weekend class schedule. The program may be completed in three years and must be completed in six years.

Degree Requirements for the Ed.D. Program

• A minimum of 60 semester hours (beyond the master’s degree): 42 hours of coursework, 6 hours of directed or other study, 12 hours of dissertation.
• A proposal and dissertation which involves the application of research methodology and literature to inform or improve professional practice.
• Completion and submission of reflection on progress toward Ed.D. program outcomes and comprehensive examination, as well as maintenance of satisfactory progress.
• Completion of all requirements within three years (minimum) or six years (maximum) from first enrollment.

For more information, including admission requirements and tuition, please contact Kelly Anderson at 262-245-8564 or kanderso@aurora.edu. 

Please Note: The information listed on this page is current according to the 2007-2009 Graduate Catalog, unless otherwise noted.