The doctor of arts in community college education (DACCE) prepares students to be leaders in undergraduate education. In addition to expertise in a selected disciplinary or interdisciplinary knowledge area, graduates are proficient in three core areas related to undergraduate education: college teaching and classroom assessment, organizational studies and administration, and higher education leadership. With this background and the guided practical experience provided by internships, students are prepared to lead their institutions to respond to the changing needs of 21st-century students.