Leed – IntEdD
ECU Educational Leadership EdD, International Cohort
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Program Overview
East Carolina University (ECU) is a member institution of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED). This group is focused on making the EdD a true doctoral degree for practitioners. Our program honors the time and wisdom of full-time educators and is designed to improve leadership practice through experiential learning.
At ECU, we offer a CPED-inspired program that is three years—all in.
That is, the coursework and Focus of Practice (FoP)—a participatory action research-based dissertation—are embedded throughout the three-year program. Students conduct research on an issue in their current work setting.
The EdD was successfully launched in 2016. Four cohorts have completed the program, and a 5th cohort is on-track to graduate in May 2027. We are currently recruiting for Cohort VI, which begins June 2026.
Our uniquely designed EdD is tailored to meet the needs of full-time practitioners. Program features include:
- A 3-year degree program including dissertation
- Online fall and spring courses
- Required summer learning exchange the last two weeks of June each year in Bangkok, Thailand
- Dedicated research support: Each student works closely with a lead research advisor and a small research team to support project design and writing throughout the program
Download Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership International Cohort Program Brochure (PDF)
Watch Dr. Militello’s 2023 ECU Convocation Keynote to learn more about the ECU International EdD.
Read about the ECU International EdD in a recent publication:
A University at the Center of Change: Preparing Educational Change Leaders