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EdD in Community College Leadership

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Gain the skills you need to become a senior-level educational leader at a community college. Go beyond the fundamentals and dive into the most pressing issues facing today's community colleges.

60Credit Hours
3Years to Complete
1Program Track
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Transform Your Career with a EdD in Community College Leadership

The EdD in Community College Leadership at Morgan State University will help you become a senior educator or administrator ready to take on diverse challenges within the community college setting. In our uniquely designed Educational Leadership Learning and Cohort Model, you will develop expertise that directly translates to your career.

Get ready to put theory into practice with courses that blend interdisciplinary learning and hands-on experience. You will be ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of community college students.

  • Take coursework uniquely designed around five-week terms within each 15-week semester

  • Work collaboratively on issues relevant to community college leadership and instruction with members of your cohort

  • Study 100% online

  • Complete your degree in as little as 36 months

Why Morgan?

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  • In 2018, Morgan became a Carnegie-classified R2 doctoral university with high research activity. We are dedicated to supporting students and faculty with innovative research projects.

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  • 55K

    Over 55,000 Morgan alumni make up a passionate network that spans the United States and beyond. Our graduates become leaders in their communities, their careers, and the world.

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  • 20%

    We take pride in our diversity and international-friendly community. Over 20% of Morgan students identify as nonblack, coming from the United States or places like Africa, China, Saudi Arabia, and more.

Advance in Your Professional Career

Can you become a problem-solving and inspirational leader to help the many challenges that community colleges face? Whether you are aiming to become faculty or advance to a leadership role, the EdD in Community College Leadership will bring you closer to your future endeavors. We will prepare you for academic and professional pathways full of growth and opportunity with a curriculum developed by the widely respected American Association of Community Colleges. Join the forward-looking education leaders solving the problems of today and tomorrow as modern technology evolves.

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Learn In-Demand Skills

Advance your skills in community college leadership and develop specialized knowledge in key areas. Get ready to learn today's most in-demand skills for community college leaders.

  • Politics and legal aspects of education

  • Student development in community college

  • Quantitative and qualitative research methods

  • Organizational strategy

  • Community college advocacy

  • Resource management

  • Leadership development

  • Contemporary issues in urban education

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Secure Your Ideal Career

Once you graduate, you will have what it takes to land your first job or move up in your current career. Explore a few of the many job titles and careers that align with community college leadership.

  • Chancellor, President, or Vice President

  • Dean, or Assistant Dean

  • Director

  • Professor

  • Chief Academic/Learning Officer

  • Training and Development Manager

  • Education Administrator

  • Social and Community Service Manager

  • Postsecondary Teacher

  • Survey Researcher

Pursue Hands-On Research and Internships

Find the competitive edge you have been seeking. Maximize your potential with real-world experiences outside the classroom, including a semester-long internship, which gives you a critical inside look at the complex situations facing community college administrators and faculty. Make connections in the community. Collaborate with our award-winning faculty. Here, you have every opportunity you need to thrive.

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Collaborative Learning

Whether you are learning in class or from home, you will be immersed in a collaborative environment with your peers and professors. Pursue impactful research while working closely with faculty members.

Contribute to Our Legacy of Excellence

At Morgan, student success is our top priority. Our goal is to provide an exceptional learning environment in which your academic, intellectual, and personal growth excel far beyond your expectations and long after graduation. Known for our achievements in the humanities and social sciences, we have a strong history of guiding students toward success no matter what the challenge. Just like our distinguished alumni before you, you can accomplish the unimaginable. We are confident you will become part of our legacy of excellence. 

MSU Grad - Karen Irving
The coursework I completed during this journey has prepared me [well] ... I've had the opportunity to work with leadership and other stakeholders within the community college setting, which has been an excellent incentive for me to build my knowledge base as I become prepared for this work. I joined student governance to build my capacity through professional connections within the Morgan network and tie these experiences back to my future professional objectives. The Advanced Studies, Leadership, and Policy department does a great job of incorporating opportunities that provide students with additional insight during their doctoral journey ... As for affordability ... It was the determining factor for selecting Morgan, including being an HBCU. I’ve attended non-HBCUs before, [but at Morgan] I can definitely feel the love that I hadn't previously experienced.
- Karen Irving, Morgan State Graduate Student Association President (2021-22), EdD in Community College Leadership, Doctoral Candidate

Financial Support Makes Things Possible

Choosing the right program is a big decision—and we are here to help you navigate the options available for funding your education. Whether you are an in-state, out-of-state, or international student, you may be eligible for Graduate Funding. We also offer two types of Graduate Assistantships: Teaching Assistantships (TAs) and Research Assistantships (RAs). Both provide special learning opportunities in exchange for a stipend/salary and Tuition Award. In addition, by simply filing your FAFSA each year, you will be able to participate in Federal Plus Loans and Federal Direct Loan Programs. With proper planning, going back to graduate school is more than possible. We are committed to breaking barriers and opening doors for all future students. Contact us to learn more about affordability at Morgan’s School of Graduate Studies.

  • Graduate Fellowships and federal Title III Graduate Fellowships provide a stipend and Tuition Award

  • Teaching Assistantships offer you the chance to teach and assist with undergraduate courses

  • Research Assistantships give you research experience with faculty-led or external projects

  • Federal Direct Loan Programs include the Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans

  • Additional Grants and Scholarships from external sources award free money—so apply early

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Discover the EdD in Community College Leadership

Find meaningful success—both personally and professionally—with the Online EdD in Community College Leadership. If you are ready to learn valuable skills for a more rewarding career, why wait? Request more information today and we will reach out to you with all the details.

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