NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (NAEL)
Doctor of Education (EdD)
The Native American Educational Leadership (NAEL) program offers an accelerated doctoral (EdD) degree exclusively for practicing administrators and teacher leaders. Recognizing the need for effective leadership in school districts having students with diverse language and cultures, international travel and the study of exemplary Native Peoples education programs are an integral part of the NAEL program.
The NAEL doctoral program seeks applicants who are assistant principals, principals, directors, supervisors with district responsibilities, assistant superintendents, superintendents, human resource and school business administrators, governmental educational personnel and teacher leaders. This rigorous, sixty-six (66) semester hours, accelerated program meets the needs of working administrators and teacher leaders. An optional administrative internship is available for those graduate students seeking administrative certification as a principal or superintendent.
ADMISSION
The NAEL doctorate program is designed specifically for practicing administrators and teacher leaders. The program seeks applicants who are assistant principals, principals, directors, supervisors with district responsibilities, assistant superintendents, superintendents, human resource and school business administrators, governmental educational personnel and teacher leaders.
Apply online to the ASU Graduate College.
Apply online to the ASU Graduate College.
PROGRAM COSTS
Costs for the 66-credit NAEL professional EdD program include:
- Instructional materials
- Most meals (for weekly five-hour class or weekend classes)
- Travel and field study of the education of Native Peoples
- Travel and academic study for students in Europe for a unique study/international field experience (Education in Global Contexts)
- Support from designated faculty and support staff dedicated to the needs of the cohort members
CONTACT
NAEL Doctoral Program
Mary Lou Fulton Institute &
Graduate School of Education
Arizona State University
Box 872411
Tempe AZ 85287-2411
voice: 480-965-6138
email: delps@asu.edu
Mary Lou Fulton Institute &
Graduate School of Education
Arizona State University
Box 872411
Tempe AZ 85287-2411
voice: 480-965-6138
email: delps@asu.edu
FACULTY & STAFF
Courses in the NAEL program are taught primarily by full-time faculty and successful practicing administrators, providing a balance among research, theory, and practice.
L. Dean Webb
Professor & NAEL Program Coordinator
L. Dean Webb
Professor & NAEL Program Coordinator
Sarah Houston
Administrative Assistant
NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (NAEL)
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Contact us
NAEL Doctoral ProgramMary Lou Fulton Institute &
Graduate School of Education
Arizona State University
Box 872411
Tempe AZ 85287-2411
voice: 480-965-6138
email: delps@asu.edu
