Doctoral Studies

The Scholars of Practice doctoral program in Education Leadership at Texas A&M University‑Texarkana is a degree designed with a public school and higher education emphasis to meet the demands of education today. Graduates of the doctoral program often pursue leadership positions in public school districts, higher education, state or federal agencies, or the private sector. The Scholars of Practice degree is a web-enhanced doctoral program in which courses are approximately 50% online and 50% face-to-face delivered in a seminar format, providing flexibility for working students as well as the personal interaction for which A&M-Texarkana is known. Typically this translates into three weekends per semester on campus.

Applicants for the A&M-Texarkana’s Scholars of Practice doctoral program have completed a master's degree in Education Leadership or another related degree. We encourage those with master's degrees from other disciplines that support public school or higher education settings to consider applying. Prerequisites for success include a demonstration of strong academic attainment (including outstanding writing skills), potential scholarship ability, leadership abilities, and commitment to education. 

If you have any questions about this program, you can contact the Office of Graduate Studies and Research at 903-223-3129 or you can contact the Doctoral Program Chair, Dr. Sara Lawrence, at sara.lawrence@tamut.edu.

• Admission Process
• Superintendent Certification Cognate
• Principal Certification Cognate