Doctorate in Educational Leadership for Equity and Social Change
Forming Leaders Who Transform the World
Our EdD program empowers current and aspiring leaders to develop the capacities and skills to transform lives, schools, organizations, and communities.
The innovative curriculum, offered in a hybrid format, is designed so working professionals can complete all degree requirements, including the dissertation, in three years. Courses invite learners to apply theory and research directly to their own practice.
With equity at the core of the curriculum, our graduates become educational and community leaders who address the causes and consequences of systemic injustice. They are critical scholar-practitioners who understand the challenges of our increasingly complex and global society and have the capacity and tools to adapt to the changing demands of the 21st century.
3 Year Program Duration
- Carefully designed sequence of courses that empowers you to complete your dissertation in 3 years
Hybrid Virtual and On-Campus Environment
- Cohort-based learning
- Small class sizes
- Ample networking opportunities
Easy Enrollment
- Early Action Deadline: February 1st, 2025
- Priority: April 1st, 2025
- Final: June 15th, 2025
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School and Department Information
We believe that education can transform lives and make a positive impact on our future and in our communities — particularly those that are underserved. Our curriculum prepares leaders who understand the causes of inequities within society and how these affect our communities, including students, parents and teachers.