Ed.D in Educational Leadership

Improving education is a national priority. We want to help you confront these challenges through innovation and excellence.

This program is designed to cultivate a strong network of school and college administrators to create change in teaching and learning. It's time to improve student achievement experiences in California and across the country.
Our Educational Leadership Doctoral Program is based on the cohort model where a group of students moves through all classes and phases of the program together. This program uniquely offers two cohort strands:

Pre-kindergarten to Grade 12
Community College and Higher Education
As you move through these cohorts, you'll benefit from mutual academic, emotional, and logistical support from your colleagues. The collaborative learning and camaraderie helps you form long-lasting ties and professional networks.

Successful completion of the baccalaureate degree, including evidence of a minimum of a 3.0 upper division undergraduate GPA. Successful completion of a master’s degree with a minimum of a 3.5 GPA or the completion of equivalent academic preparation, including but not limited to coursework or experience equal to an earned graduate degree or attainment of the skills and knowledge provided by graduate-level coursework or experience..

IELTS Academic - International English Language Test System: 6.5

PTE Academic - Pearson’s Test of English: 58

TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language: Internet Based score: 79; Paper-based score: 550

iTEP Academic - International Test of English Proficiency: 4.0

DET – Duolingo English Test: 105

The application deadline is July 1 for admission the following Fall semester.