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Doctorate in Education Leadership
Obtain a Doctorate in Education Leadership at High Point Universities Stout School of Education
Contact Information
Contact Information
One University Parkway, High Point, NC 27268
Certificate Areas Required for the Doctorate of Education Leadership
The Doctorate in Education Leadership Program requires a total of 60 Credit hours. Out of those 60 Credit hours 24 must be from the following two certificates.
Education Leadership and Organizational Development
Education Leadership and Organizational Development
Course Code Name
EDU 7171 Education Leadership Theory and Practices
EDU 7173 Strategic Planning and Organizational Development in Education
EDU 7176 The Nature of Organizational Cultures and Shared Leadership
EDU 7272 Community and Public Relations for Education Organizations
Cycle 1
Cycle 1 Classes Start Every EVEN year Fall Semester (2022, 2024, 2026, 2028)
Education Research and Evaluation
Education Research and Evaluation
Course Code Name
EDU 7177 Disciplined Inquiry
EDU 7178 Qualitative Research Methodology
EDU 7179 Quantitative Research Methodology
EDU 7180 Program Evaluation for Education Leaders
Cycle 2
Cycle 2 Classes Start Every ODD year Fall Semester (2023, 2025, 2027, 2029)
For the remaining 36 credit hours the student can choose from a variety of classes and potentially earn additional certificates from High Point University.
For More Information
For students who have been accepted into the Doctoral program we highly encourage you to contact your advisor for more information about what classes you will need to complete your doctorate.

For prospective students interested in the program that would like additional information about the doctoral program please contact the chair.
Contact Information
One University Parkway, High Point, NC 27268
Chair of Education Leadership
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Dr. Dustin Johnson
Please Contact Dr. Johnson with questions about the Doctoral Program.
Doctoral Student Resources