Characteristics of Texas Public Doctoral Programs
EdD in Educational Leadership at Lamar University


Student Characteristics
Doctorate Degrees awarded yearly 18 (average, 2007-2008)
Graduation Rate 100% (2007 - 2008)
Average Time to complete Degree 8 semesters (3 fall, 3 spring and 2 summer semesters)
Graduate Employment Profile
(one year after graduation)
 23% Higher Education
 69% Public School Administration (Superintendent, Principal or other School Administration role)
   8% Other
Admission Criteria Combination of GRE and Masters GPA, evidence of leadership, letters of recommendation and applicant interview with faculty.  CLICK to view application packet
Student Diversity, 2006 - 2008  47% Male    53% Female 

 16% African American  
   1% Asian or Pacific Islander  
   2% Hispanic   
   0% Native Am  
 80% White    
Full Time Students with Financial support The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership is designed to facilitate the working education professional. There are currently 21 students receiving financial support (average award $200/semester ).
Financial Support Available Scholarship assistance is available to qualifying students, such as the Program Enhancement Grant. Currently, 21 students are receiving partial scholarships.  Stafford (Title IV) and institutional short-term loans are available.  A limited number of part time Graduate Student Research Assistant positions are available.
Student Publication/Presentations 2006 - 2008 60 Student Presentations at Regional/State Conferences
  5 Student Presentations at National Conferences
22 Student publications published or accepted by scholarly journals
Faculty Characteristics
Student - Core Faculty Ratio  18:1 (Spr 2006 - Fall 2008) 
Core Faculty Publications (2006 - 2008) Core faculty published  4 books,  7 chapters, and 23 articles from Spring 2006 through Fall 2008.
CLICK and view faculty information pages for detailed information concerning publications and presentations for each core faculty member.
Faculty External Grants Doctoral faculty in Educational Leadership at Lamar University focus primarily on facilitating student success toward degree completion and scholarly activity. Currently, one faculty member is involved in externally funded grant activities.
Full time Students ( % Students enrolled in 9 hours, Fall 2006 - Fall 2008) 80% Fulltime Graduate Students (est. Fall 2006 - Spring 2008)
Doctoral Faculty Teaching Load, 2006 - 2008 9 Credit hours/ semester (core faculty) includes chairing 7 Candidates/year and serving as committee member on 8 committees/year (average, 2006-2008).
Faculty Diversity   67% Female, 33% Male
100% White
Program Characteristics
External Review The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership was approved by the Texas Higher Education Board with instruction beginning Fall 2004. 
Program Accreditation The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership is offered through Lamar University, a member of the Texas State University System, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.  The program will be included in the NCATE re-accreditation review, Fall 2011.