National Louis Univeristy's Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) is a three-year, advanced practitioner-oriented professional preparation program for school district or system leaders. Though it officially targets endorsement for the superintendency, the Educational Leadership program prepares leaders for a variety of roles in schools, districts, charter organizations, technical assistance organizations, policy and political organizations, and government. The state of Illinois recently changed naming conventions for teaching certification types. To view the complete list of name changes, click here. Consider getting your Ed.D. in Educational Leadership at NLU if you: * Want to pursue your superintendent endorsement or other educational leadership credentials as stipulated by state or district requirements in your area * Are interested in a blended program where you experience online learning along with regular face-to-face meetings * Possess the desire and determination to complete your degree in three years

Employment of education administrators is expected to grow by about eight percent through the remainder of the decade. The expected growth is primarily the result of increased enrollments of school-aged children. The number of administrative positions will continue to increase as more administrative responsibilities are placed on individual schools, particularly with regard to monitoring student achievement. Student enrollment in post-secondary schools is projected to grow more rapidly than in elementary and middle schools.1