Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

Program Length

60 hours

Program Description

Welcome to the Center for Online Doctoral Studies in Educational Leadership at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, where you can earn your Ed.D. in educational leadership in just eight semesters in an online environment. Because our doctoral program is designed to meet the needs of full-time working professionals, the convenience of online classes makes it possible to meet all of your responsibilities while earning your doctoral degree. The program offers four cognates: effective schools, diversity/multiculturalism, higher education, and technology.

Faculty members evaluate applications and accept students for cohorts that begin each fall and spring. We invite you to contact us to learn more about our program.

CLICK HERE to view a chart of the Higher Education Characteristics of the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership and learn more about Lamar University’s doctoral program in educational leadership.

Students are required to apply directly to the doctoral office. The College of Graduate Studies will only accept applications from doctoral students once they are accepted into the doctoral program.

Course Start Dates

Spring 2012
January 18, 2012

Fall 2012
August 24, 2012

Tuition and Fees


Lamar Univeristy tuition and fees

*Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice by action of the Board of Regents or the Texas State Legislature.

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Advising

Vicki Marshall
Coordinator for Online Doctoral Programs
Center for Doctoral Studies in Educational Leadership
vicki.marshall@lamar.edu

Jason R. Mixon, Ed.D. Professor and Director
Center for Online Doctoral Studies in Educational Leadership
jason.mixon@lamar.edu

Lamar University
P.O. Box 10034
Beaumont, Texas 77710
Phone:  409-880-8676
Fax:      409-880-7788

Additional Program Information

Departmental Website
General Catalog Information