Examine the conceptual, organizational, political, social, managerial, interpersonal, and technical dimensions of schools and other educational institutions as you prepare for senior education leadership and policy positions. This doctorate includes administrative core and research classes that emphasize critical analysis of contemporary problems of practice in collaborative study environments with professors, school leaders, and doctoral students.
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Degree Details
Official Degree Title
EdD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Format
Full-time or Part-time
Credits
42–60
Start Date
Fall
Application Deadline
What You'll Learn
Your research agenda will center on the nexus between theory and practice and will explore critical issues facing educational leaders and policymakers today. Our course work emphasizes critical analysis of contemporary problems of practice in collaborative study environments with professors, school administrators, and colleague doctoral students.
Alternate-Year Admissions
The Educational Leadership and Policy Studies EdD has adopted an alternate-year admissions process where candidates will be admitted every other year on the following timeline:
- Entrance in Fall 2024: December 1, 2023 application deadline
- Entrance in Fall 2025: no cohort
- Entrance in Fall 2026: December 1, 2025 application deadline
Candidates will begin their studies in the Fall of even-numbered years, with the deadline for application being the previous December 1 (odd-numbered year).
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