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University of Maryland Eastern Shore
University Link:
http://www.umes.edu
City:
Princess Anne
State/Province:
Maryland
Country:
USA
Category:
Master's Coll
Faith:
No
Degree Name:
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
Organizational Placement:
School of Arts and Professions
Delivery:
Classroom Only
Program Mission:
Mission
The Institutional Identity section of the current Mission Statement for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), a historically Black land-grant university, indicates that UMES is a teaching, research, and extension doctoral institution that nurtures and prepares leaders, particularly from among ethnic minorities. As Maryland’s 1890 land-grant institution, UMES has a three-tiered focus of teaching, research and extension aligned with its legacy and mission. A doctoral degree program in education leadership supports these three areas by preparing candidates—particularly effective teachers, leaders and applied researchers—for leadership positions in today’s schools. In addition, this program will serve students from across the region as well as attract national participation. Access to and availability of this program on the Eastern Shore will meet the expressed needs of local citizens who want to work toward terminal degrees. This proposal, addresses program, personnel, knowledge and skills needed to become an effective leader in selected educational settings. The Educational Leadership Program meets the needs of Delmarva residents desiring skills required for job advancement and of the region in providing leaders for regional economic development.
Public:
Yes
Carnegie:
Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity
Institutional Mission:
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), the State's Historically Black 1890 land-grant institution, has its purpose and uniqueness grounded in distinctive learning, discovery, and engagement opportunities in the arts and sciences, education, technology, engineering, agriculture, business, and health professions.
UMES is a student-centered, doctoral research degree-granting university known for its nationally accredited undergraduate and graduate programs, applied research, and highly valued graduates.
UMES provides individuals, including first generation college students, access to a holistic learning environment that fosters multicultural diversity, academic success, and intellectual and social growth.
UMES prepares graduates to address challenges in a global knowledge-based economy, while maintaining its commitment to meeting the workforce and economic development needs of the Eastern Shore, the State, the Nation, and the World.
Degree Type:
EdD, EdS, EdM
Contact Person:
Derry L. Stufft
Contact Email:
dlstufft@umes.edu