The Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) is for experienced educators seeking to further their knowledge in educational leadership for the application of appropriate and specific practices, the generation of new knowledge, the advancement of equity, and for the stewardship of the profession. Through successful completion of coursework, research experiences, and a dissertation, completers demonstrate enhanced leadership skills and abilities. The completed dissertation is the culmination of the program and ensures the leader has the ability to analyze, reflect on, and assess data; evaluate and produce research; and design and communicate solutions using exemplary critical thinking.