The doctoral degree in educational administration and supervision is an opportunity for educational leaders to enhance their knowledge and skills in research and current trends in education, with a view to becoming administrative and policy leaders in the field of education. Highly qualified educational leaders who demonstrate a desire to further their professional and scholarly knowledge, and who possess the dedication and commitment to doctoral study, are selected for this programs. The program consists of a minimum of 60 credits beyond an initial master's degree in educational leadership or a closely related field. Upon admission, the candidate is assigned a faculty academic advisor who assists in developing a course plan in accordance with the program requirements.