The Ed. D. in Educational Leadership: Nurse Educator at Rowan University is designed for aspiring leaders and practitioners seeking to advance their careers in nursing education and influence positive change within healthcare systems. This postgraduate program equips you with the skills to address critical issues such as social justice, ethical leadership, and organizational reform in educational settings. You will explore leadership theories, policy analysis, and applied inquiry, preparing you to become a change agent dedicated to redressing inequities and promoting social justice in nursing education.
This full-time, on-campus program is structured over two years, integrating rigorous coursework with practical application. You will engage in a progressive curriculum that includes courses on leadership for social justice, organizational reform, public policy, and advanced curriculum development specifically for nurse educators. The program culminates in a substantial dissertation research project, allowing you to delve deeply into a topic of your choice. You will graduate with the expertise and credentials to excel as a nurse educator, curriculum designer, or leader in academic nursing and healthcare environments.