The Doctor of Education degree in Interprofessional Leadership engages students in the study of leadership from an interprofessional perspective. Given the complexity of 21st-century education and society, educators and leaders in all fields must be prepared to address problems across organizational boundaries.
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Offered 100% online, the Ed.D. in Interprofessional Leadership is cohort-based and structured with the working professional in mind. The Ed.D. program promotes the study of leadership from an interprofessional perspective. Our approach is framed around questions of equity, ethics, and social justice and focuses on developing solutions to complex problems of practice. The program prepares leaders who can construct and apply knowledge to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals, families, organizations, and communities.
The Ed.D. degree in Interprofessional Leadership is cohort-based, starting in the summer term. Students apply to a concentration for specialized study.
Students in the Interprofessional Leadership program apply to a concentration for specialized study.
Interested in learning more? View the Ed.D. Program Overview (PDF).
There are various scholarship opportunities associated with the Ed.D. program in Interprofessional Leadership. New students are eligible for the Bowman Fellowship, which provides some funding toward tuition through the coursework phase of the program. Advanced students may apply for the Wilson Scholarship, which provides some funding toward the final year (dissertation phase) of the program.
Questions about scholarships? Please contact Dr. David Dees (ddees@kent.edu), program coordinator, for more information.
Are you considering the Ed.D program or a Ph.D. program? Watch the video below to learn the difference between the two programs.
