The Doctor of Education (EdD) in K 12 Education Leadership degree program's mission is to graduate successful and influential K 12 leaders who are critical thinkers—with exceptional knowledge, skills, and integrity—who are able to apply theory to the creative and innovative solutions of practical education problems. The EdD is designed to be of service to both students and the learning organizations and communities that graduates serve. |
JIU was founded in 1993 as the first university to exist entirely online. And, in 1999, JIU became the first fully online university to be accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org, 312.263.0456), an accrediting body for institutions of higher education in the United States. |
