Master Program

The Master’s Degree Program in Educational Leadership and Management Development (ELMD), under the College of Education at National Chung Cheng University (CCU), was established in 2012 by integrating the teaching and research resources of the Graduate Institute of Education, the Department of Adult and Continuing Education, and the Center for Teacher Education. The program is dedicated to cultivating education professionals equipped with specialized knowledge, leadership and management skills, and a global perspective. With educational leadership and management development at its core, the program integrates related fields, including educational administration and policy, educational research methodology, and education and national development. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum and the expertise of its faculty, the program encourages students to examine educational issues from diverse perspectives and deepen their understanding of educational systems, organizational operations, and leadership practices.

The program is conducted entirely in English, providing an international learning environment and opportunities for cross-cultural exchange. It brings together students from diverse countries and cultural backgrounds who contribute a wide range of professional experiences and perspectives. Through classroom discussions, academic exchanges, and research training, students have opportunities to compare educational systems, policies, and leadership models across countries. These learning experiences help students develop critical thinking, communication and coordination, analytical problem-solving, and intercultural understanding skills, enabling them to apply their knowledge to their own educational contexts and professional practices.

In addition to establishing a strong foundation in educational theory and academic knowledge, the program emphasizes the connection between theory and practice. Students are encouraged to explore key concepts and practical issues in educational leadership, school management, educational administration, and policy development. Through systematic professional training, students can strengthen their organizational management, decision-making, analytical, and educational problem-solving abilities, laying a solid foundation for future careers in government agencies, schools, education-related organizations, and other professional fields related to education.

Through high-quality interdisciplinary teaching, an English-medium learning environment, and multicultural exchange, the program aims to broaden students’ global perspectives, enhance their professional competencies, and foster a commitment to lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Ultimately, the program seeks to prepare education professionals who possess international competitiveness and practical expertise, enabling them to respond effectively to the diverse educational needs of different countries and regions.

教育學院教育領導與管理發展碩士學位學程（Educational Leadership and Management Development, ELMD）於2012年整合國立中正大學教育研究所、成人及繼續教育學系、師資培育中心及其他單位之教學及研究資源設立，致力於培育具備教育專業知識、領導與管理能力，以及國際視野之教育人才。本學程以教育領導與管理發展為核心，結合教育行政與政策、教育研究方法及教育與國家發展等相關領域，透過跨學科的課程規劃與專業師資，引導學生從多元角度理解教育議題，並深化對教育制度、組織運作與領導實務的認識。

本學程採全英語授課，提供學生國際化的學習環境與跨文化交流機會，吸引來自不同國家、具有多元文化背景及專業經驗的學生共同學習。透過課堂討論、學術交流及研究訓練，學生得以比較不同國家的教育制度、政策與領導模式，培養批判思考、溝通協調、問題分析及跨文化理解能力，並將所學應用於自身的教育環境與專業實務。

本學程不僅重視教育理論與學術知識的建立，也強調理論與實務的連結，協助學生掌握教育領導、學校管理、教育行政及政策發展等領域的重要概念與實務議題。透過系統性的專業培育，學生將有機會進一步提升組織管理、決策分析及教育問題解決能力，為未來投入教育行政機關、學校、教育相關組織及其他教育專業領域奠定基礎。

本學程期望透過優質的跨學科教學、全英語學習環境及多元文化交流，協助學生拓展國際視野、精進專業能力，並培養持續學習與專業成長的素養，使其能因應不同國家與地區的教育需求，成為具備國際競爭力及實踐能力的教育專業人才。

PhD Program

The Ph.D. Program in Educational Leadership and Management Development (ELMD) at National Chung Cheng University (CCU) is an interdisciplinary doctoral program conducted entirely in English. The program is committed to cultivating educational professionals and leaders with a global perspective, strong research capabilities, and professional expertise in educational leadership. By integrating the academic resources and faculty expertise of the Graduate Institute of Education, the Department of Adult and Continuing Education, and the Center for Teacher Education, the program brings together diverse academic disciplines and research specializations to provide doctoral education that emphasizes academic rigor, interdisciplinary integration, and practical application.

The program aims to prepare scholars and researchers in higher education, experts in educational policy analysis, and professionals in educational leadership and management for government agencies, educational administration authorities, and educational institutions at all levels. Its curriculum and research encompass four major areas: Methodology of Educational Studies; Educational Leadership and Management; Educational Administration and Policy; and Education and National Development. Students are encouraged to examine critical issues related to educational systems, organizational governance, leadership practices, and educational development from diverse theoretical perspectives. Through rigorous academic training, the program develops students’ abilities in independent research, critical thinking, policy analysis, and problem-solving.

With English as the language of instruction, the program fosters an international learning and research environment that promotes academic exchange and intercultural dialogue among faculty members and students from diverse national and cultural backgrounds. Through comparative educational perspectives and the exploration of cross-national educational issues, students gain a deeper understanding of similarities and differences in educational policies, school governance, and educational development across countries. These experiences broaden their global perspectives and encourage them to connect research findings with practical experience.

The program seeks to prepare doctoral students not only for continued professional development in higher education and academic research, but also for applying their expertise in educational administration, policy planning, school leadership, and educational organizational management. By cultivating professionals with independent research capabilities, international competitiveness, intercultural understanding, and a vision for educational reform, the program strives to advance innovation in educational knowledge and its practical application, while contributing to educational development and human resource development across countries and regions.

教育領導與管理發展博士學位學程（ELMD）為國立中正大學設立之全英語授課跨學科博士學位學程，致力於培育具備國際視野、研究能力及教育領導專業素養之高階教育人才。本學程整合教育研究所、成人與繼續教育學系及師資培育中心等單位之優秀師資，匯集不同學術領域的專業知識與研究專長，提供兼具學術深度、跨領域整合及實務應用的博士教育。

本學程以培育高等教育研究人員、教育政策分析人才，以及教育行政機關與各級教育機構所需之教育領導與管理人才為核心目標。課程與研究涵蓋教育研究方法、教育領導與管理、教育行政與政策，以及教育與國家發展等領域，鼓勵學生從多元理論觀點出發，深入探討教育制度、組織治理、領導實踐及教育發展等重要議題，並透過嚴謹的學術訓練，培養獨立研究、批判思考、政策分析與問題解決能力。

本學程採全英語授課，營造國際化的學習與研究環境，促進來自不同國家與文化背景之師生進行學術交流與跨文化對話。透過比較教育觀點與跨國教育議題的探究，學生得以理解不同國家在教育政策、學校治理及教育發展上的異同，進一步拓展國際視野，並將研究成果與實務經驗相互結合。

本學程期望博士生不僅能在高等教育與學術研究領域持續發展，亦能將專業知識應用於教育行政、政策規劃、學校領導及教育組織管理等實務場域。藉由培養具備獨立研究能力、國際競爭力、跨文化理解力與教育改革視野的專業人才，本學程致力於促進教育知識的創新與實踐，並為不同國家及地區的教育發展與人才培育作出貢獻。