Overview
The EdD program is designed for working professional leaders and follows a weekend cohort
delivery method.
The EdD in the Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations prepares mid-career leaders
for advanced leadership positions in K–12 schools, higher education settings, and other teaching
and learning environments. Graduates are prepared to become:
- Collaborative leaders and change agents
- Data-driven decision-makers
- Critical consumers of research
- Culturally proficient agents for educational equity
- Proficient leaders in education contexts
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Prerequisites
A Master's Degree
Three years of leadership experience in an educational setting before beginning the program. A
cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) during the last 60 hours of coursework.
One of the following three graduate admissions tests, at the following level of performance:
- GRE, with each sub‐test score at or above the 50th percentile;
- LSAT, with a test score at or above the 60th percentile; and/or
- GMAT, with a test score at or above the 50th percentile.
A clear statement in the letter of intent that describes how the Ed.D. will facilitate
advancement in the applicant’s current career trajectory.
