Doctor of Educational Leadership
A terminal degree in educational leadership for professionals who lead large-scale institutional change and influence policy.
- Credits
- 60
- Level
- Doctorate
- Language
- English · Spanish
- School
- Education
Program description
The Doctor of Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) is a terminal professional degree designed for education professionals, administrators, experienced policy specialists, and practitioners who aspire to lead large-scale institutional change, drive innovation, and address complex management challenges in primary, secondary and higher education, as well as in nonprofit organizations focused on education.
The 60-credit curriculum places special emphasis on systemic thinking, ethical governance, and evidence-based decision-making, preparing graduates to become visionary leaders capable of implementing sustainable and equitable solutions, with deep competencies in organizational management, technological innovation and systemic problem solving.
Please note: this program will not lead or qualify students to licensure upon graduation. In addition, the transfer or acceptability of credits or degree is at the discretion of the accepting institution.
What you will be able to do
- Integrate advanced educational theories, methodologies, and philosophies to improve institutional effectiveness.
- Exercise strategic and transformational leadership through evidence-based strategies.
- Advance ethical, equitable, and socially just practices that ensure access for all learners.
- Manage organizational resources and human capital effectively.
- Design and conduct rigorous educational research with qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods.
- Leverage data analysis and technology for strategic decision-making.
- Critically resolve conflict and drive decision-making to design sustainable, innovative solutions to institutional challenges.
- Communicate and advocate for transformative educational initiatives and policy reform.
- Bridge research and practice, translating theory and empirical evidence into strategies that improve institutional performance and accountability.
Curriculum
Choose your specialization
Organizational management, technological innovation and systemic problem solving for education leaders.
| EDU9100 | Educational Innovation and Technology Integration | 3 |
| EDU9200 | Conflict Resolution and Decision-Making in Educational Contexts | 3 |
| EDU9300 | Human Resource Management in Education | 3 |
| EDU9400 | Practical Problem-Solving in Educational Leadership | 3 |
Theory and Fundamentals 18 credits
| EDU8000 | Foundations of Educational Theory and Practice | 3 |
| EDU8100 | Educational Leadership and Organizational Change | 3 |
| EDU8300 | Ethics, Equity, and Social Justice in Education | 3 |
| EDU8500 | Global Trends and Policies in Education | 3 |
| EDU8600 | Strategic Management in Educational Institutions | 3 |
| EDU8700 | Communication and Collaboration in Educational Settings | 3 |
Research Methodology 12 credits
| RES8900 | Research Design and Methodology in Education | 3 |
| RES8910 | Data Analysis and Interpretation for Educational Research | 3 |
| RES8920 | Advanced Qualitative and Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| RES8930 | Advanced Seminar in Educational Research | 3 |
Dissertation 18 credits
| DIS9800 | Dissertation I: Proposal Development | 4 |
| DIS9810 | Dissertation II: Theoretical Framework and Methodology Development | 4 |
| DIS9820 | Dissertation III: Data Collection and Analysis | 4 |
| DIS9830 | Dissertation IV: Dissertation Writing and Defense | 6 |
Admission
Doctoral and postdoctoral candidates are evaluated individually. An admissions advisor will review your academic background and research interests with you.
Programs taught in English require TOEFL iBT 71+, IELTS 6.0+, Duolingo 100+ or PTE Academic 50+, unless a waiver applies.
Full admission requirements
