By Kelly Stenka
Starting in June 2025, Doane University’s Master of Education in Educational Leadership program will introduce a new, flexible course delivery structure, integrating hybrid courses alongside its traditional on-the-ground format. This enhancement is designed to provide a high-quality learning experience while accommodating the evolving needs of today’s educators.
The program will maintain 12 of its 27 Cadre graduate credit hours in an in-person format, with intensive sessions held in June of the first year and July of the second year. These immersive sessions will take place over ten days, running from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To increase accessibility, the remaining courses during the fall and spring semesters will be delivered in a hybrid format, combining online content with asynchronous Zoom sessions.
“I am incredibly excited about the innovative, responsive update to how the DU Educational Leadership M.Ed. Cadre Program serves students,” said Teresa G. Perkins ’12E, Ed.D., director of the Master of Education in Educational Leadership program, assistant professor and chair of the EDSC Graduate Studies Department. “Continuing the tradition of excellence the EDL Cadre Program holds in schools and communities across the state is unwavering, as we remove barriers for today's educators, regardless of position. This modality update for some of the core Cadre courses is one more way DU’s M.Ed. in Educational Leadership Program stands apart from others. Here’s to meeting our students where they are and supporting them as they seek to shine in a variety of roles.”
This change reflects Doane’s commitment to continuous improvement and prioritizing what is best for students while maintaining the program’s integrity and mission. As this new course modality takes effect, Doane remains dedicated to fostering consistent communication and engagement with students to ensure a seamless transition and continued success in their educational journey.
