The major premise of the Doctor of Education degree program is that students receive depth in subject matter as well as professional development. Therefore, the program is purposely flexible, allowing the students to develop, with their advisory committee, a course of study best suited to their ability, experience, and major professional goal. It is expected that each student will make a significant research contribution to the discipline culminating in a scholarly dissertation. An Ed.D. may be earned in Educational Leadership or in Kinesiology.