Application Deadline
March 18
Two-Year Program
6 Semesters
Save Up To
$6,000
Why Choose the Accelerated Doctorate Path?
Advance your career with our Two-Year Accelerated, Discounted Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, designed for experienced, working professionals ready to move forward now. This program combines academic rigor with real-world application, preparing you to lead meaningful change in schools, districts, higher education, and related organizations.
With flexible delivery options, a collaborative cohort model, and student-centered faculty, this Ed.D. program is built to meet you where you are — without putting your career on hold.
For professionals prepared to move at a faster pace, Tarleton State’s College of Education offers an accelerated, discounted two-year option that allows you to earn your doctorate sooner while maintaining the same academic excellence and leadership preparation as the traditional pathway.
Program Highlights
Complete your degree in two years (six semesters: summer, fall, spring)
- Save up to $6,000 in tuition
- Same faculty, curriculum quality, and doctoral outcomes
- Designed for highly motivated professionals ready for an intensive schedule
- Professionals with principal or superintendent certifications may be eligible to complete 48 credit hours instead of 63
This option allows qualified students to earn their Ed.D. in Educational Leadership in less time — without compromising quality.
Start Date
June 2026
Learning Formats
Face-to-Face, Synchronous, Asynchronous
Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSOC)
Career Outcomes
For many of our graduate students, this path is how to become a school district superintendent, higher education leader or administrator in education. Working for schools, independent school districts, county colleges, public universities, regional or state organizations and more, our graduates take on a variety of educational leadership roles, from curriculum coordinator and executive director to superintendent and higher education administrator.
Admissions Requirements
- Sumit Online Application
- Submit required program application materials
- Complete an interview and writing assessment
You may be eligible for the 48-hour, two-year program if you hold a principal or superintendent certification. All credentials will be reviewed to confirm they meet Texas certification requirements. Applicants without one of these certifications may still be eligible for the accelerated format but will be required to complete the full 63 credit hours.