Doctor of Education in Transformational School Leadership

The Doctor of Education in Transformational School Leadership program prepares you to assume leadership positions and serve as a change agent within your own institution and neighboring communities. A transformational leader creates positive momentum in the way we live and work together; providing a collaborative invitation to develop a set of beliefs and a vision for how we perceive and make sense of the world, promote social justice, equity and drive desired outcomes.

You will be exposed to a comprehensive core curriculum in areas such as leadership theories, organizational change, team building and organizational learning. Within this context, you will learn about research methods and their application as they discuss social, economic and political issues affecting schools and learning communities. This accelerated, 60-credit program culminates in a dissertation in practice, which means solving a real-world problem of practice in your school/learning community.

Effective transformational school leaders collaborate with teachers as internal stakeholders, as well as learning community members, to create platforms for open dialogue and continuous improvement.

You will build a community with other students through a myriad of activities -- presentations, discussions and reflection – so that you can develop sustainable change efforts in your own school learning communities.

Our student-teacher ratio is small so you always receive personal attention from our distinguished faculty. From your first semester through the completion of your dissertation, your faculty mentors take a keen interest in your professional development.

Congratulations on taking the first step to pursue your passion, advance your career, and make a difference in your community. We are committed to assist each student through the admission process.

Whether you transition straight from undergraduate studies to a graduate program or have been out of school for some time, we offer a welcoming and professional environment for graduate study.

With small class sizes, there is a considerable amount of personalized attention from your faculty and opportunities to build strong relationships with fellow classmates.

At BarryU, our tuition is competitive, affordable and still promises all the perks of a private school education. Our cost per credit is in-line with other institutions, but we offer a mission-driven educational experience and provide our students with small class sizes, personalized attention, and academic excellence. Scholarships, graduate assistantships, and financial aid can also be explored to help offset overall costs.

Barry University participates in the full array of federal and state financial aid programs. At Barry, we are committed to doing all we can to help you finance your education.

Barry University's Financial Aid staff will assist you through the financial aid application process.