Ed.D. Programs

ATTENTION NEW APPLICANTS: The GRE test requirement for applications to begin in the summer 2023 semester is optional. Applicants may choose to provide either GRE scores or an academic writing sample.

The Ed.D. degree helps future and current leaders develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to solve problems of practice and improve instructional quality. Graduates will learn to be change agents who improve the lives of students and their families and communities. The program is specifically designed for working professionals, providing a sequence of coursework and hands-on leadership experiences along with individualized mentoring. Students learn how to:

1. Recognizing and valuing multiple perspectives;
2. Using theory and research to frame, diagnose, and respond to problems of practice;
3. Developing a professional knowledge base that integrates practical and research knowledge;
4. Conducting research to guide improvement and inform policy, programs, and practice;
5. Identifying instances and patterns of discrimination and inequality and advocating for social justice; and
6. Communicating and collaborating to build partnerships within and across communities.