Doctor of Education in Leadership in Schooling (Online)

Earn your terminal degree online through UMass Lowell's Doctor of Education in Leadership in Schooling and prepare for leadership roles in PK-12 districts. This program emphasizes the development of thoughtful and reflective scholar-practitioners.

Complete online courses in Summer, Fall and Spring semesters supplemented by a one-week summer residency each year. Delivered through a cohort model, the program starts in the middle of May. You will take two courses each semester and complete the program over a three-year period.

Please note that this degree does not lead to licensure. For more information on licensure programs for Massachusetts teachers, explore our M.Ed. and Ed.S. degrees.

Master's degree in a field relevant to K-12 education, M.Ed. or Ed.S. from an accredited institution

Should be currently working in a K-12 school or other setting that serves these students, have at least three years of experience as a teacher and/or as an instructional leader, have a commitment to continuing to serve such students as a leader who will influence excellence and equity

Demonstrated leadership skills in such settings

Official test scores

GRE not required

If English is NOT the national language in your home country, please submit one of the following English proficiency tests:

TOEFL: minimum acceptable score is 90

IELTS: minimum acceptable score is 7.0

Duolingo: minimum acceptable score is 115

ASC English: minimum acceptable level is 6

Pearson Test of English: minimum acceptable score is 53