Program Details:
- Program Credits: 72 (up to 20 transfer credits)
- Estimated Completion Time: As few as 3 years
- Program Format: Online (hybrid); part-time or full-time
Become a transformational leader in education through research and policy.
Become a transformational leader in education through research and policy.
Expand your career with D’Youville’s Doctor of Educational Leadership program. Focused on social justice and the transformational leader, this program features real-world research and policy-analysis experience designed to help you confront key challenges facing educational institutions and prepare to take on new leadership roles.
Developed with working professionals in mind, the program offers small seminars, evening and summer courses, and an online format. Coursework prepares you for the dissertation while applying classroom learning to your practice site through policy briefs and applied projects. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in research that leads to publication or conference presentations. Note that the Educational Leadership EdD program is not intended to lead to certification as a school principal.
YOU WILL:
- Apply quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation methods
- Analyze education policy, finance, and governance
- Examine the relationship between education and inequality
- Build the foundation for your dissertation early in the program
- Lead transformational change across the P-22 educational continuum
LEAD ACROSS K-12 AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Prepare for senior leadership in K-12 and post-secondary institutions, as well as roles in policy analysis, research, and advocacy. The 72-credit program totals 52 credits of EdD coursework plus up to 20 transfer credits, and can be completed in as few as three academic years.
COURSES AND REQUIREMENTS
Courses for either professional core track may be waived based on your prior graduate coursework.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- A completed master’s degree in education or a related field
- A minimum graduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 system)
- Required Materials
- A completed, no-cost application, submitted via our online application system
- Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all institutions attended
- A statement of interest (at least 3 pages) or a graduate writing sample (at least 5 pages)
Optional Materials
- One letter of professional recommendation
- A professional curriculum vitae or resume
Applicants who do not meet the criteria but have a graduate GPA of at least 3.25 may be considered for provisional admission. Up to 36 graduate credits may transfer at the program director’s discretion.
TUITION AND FEES
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Scholarships, articulation agreements, and military discounts may also be available for qualifying doctoral students.
| COST | ||
|---|---|---|
| Program Tuition | $1,400 | |
| Program Fees | $1,590 | |
| Total Estimated Cost | $102,390 | |
CAREER OUTCOMES
Graduates become top-level administrators, superintendents, and education analysts who make a difference in the schools, colleges, universities, and communities they serve.
Higher Education Leadership
Enhance the leadership and managerial abilities needed in colleges and universities.
K-12 Administration
Doctoral degrees are often the preferred qualification for district leadership positions.
Research and Policy
Conduct nationally recognized research and serve as a policy analyst and innovator of educational practice.
Accreditation Statement
D’Youville University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), 1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801.
The Educational Leadership EdD program is not intended to lead to certification as a school principal. Program length and the number of credits required for completion depend on coursework from prior degrees, which may result in waiving the entire Professional Core. Curriculum and requirements are subject to change.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Fill out the form to request more information and start your journey toward becoming a transformational educational leader with D’Youville University.