Educational Leadership, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

The doctorate in educational leadership is dedicated to developing racially conscious leaders for P-21 Schools, higher education and non-profit organizations.

Program Highlights

• CAEP accredited
• The doctorate in educational leadership is delivered using a hybrid cohort model. 
• Students take two courses per semester. The classes are held on Wednesday evenings with each class meeting alternate Wednesdays.
• Classes meet face to face, seven to eight times per semester, with the remaining coursework to be done online and in video learning communities.

Application Requirements

• Completed Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Completed Master's degree from an accredited institution
• Application essay - In 1,000 words or less, write an essay outlining your present or past accomplishments regarding your work with racial equity by addressing this two-question prompt:
  
  • In your personal and/or professional life, what have you done to educate yourself to improve your own understanding of racial equity?
  • In your personal and/or professional life, what have you done to actively address predictable racial disparities?
• C.V. / Resume

Additional Requirements for International Applicants:

• TOEFL ibt scores sent directly to University Admissions using code 6677. A minimum score of 61 is required.
• Credential Evaluation prepared by a National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service member.

Application Deadlines

	U.S. Based Applicants	International Applicants
Fall Start	April 1	April 1
Spring Start	N/A	N/A
Summer Start	N/A	N/A

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 Time to Completion: 2 years and dissertation

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