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.

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:

The program is offered exclusively online and is not eligible for I-20 issuance.

• 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

The next doctoral cohort will be in the fall of 2025. Applications for that cohort will be accepted starting December 2024. 

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

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 Time to Completion: 2 years and dissertation

= 3+ years

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