Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (Hybrid)
EdD
Information on acceptance to current programs
The Educational Leadership and Policy Studies EdD program is no longer accepting applications for the Fall 2024 cohort. We will be accepting new students for the Fall 2025 cohort starting October 1, 2024. Please note the program is not currently accepting international applications. The Educational Leadership and Policy Studies PhD program is not accepting new students at this time.
Building the next generation of PK-12 education leaders
Earn your Education Doctorate in Education Leadership (EdD) from the UMass Dartmouth School of Education. The UMassD EdD 51-credit hybrid program offers hands-on learning experiences, peer-to-peer collaboration opportunities, and expert instruction. Develop into an exemplary school leader by building on your existing education knowledge, exploring organizational principles, and maximizing the collective potential through cohort-based courses. The UMassD EdD program can be completed in just three years and prepares you for PK-12 district leadership roles. Equip yourself to excel in today's high-intensity educational landscape.
Program features include:
- Three-year program featuring 7-week courses
- Hybrid format with online instruction
- Two in-person meetings per semester
- Perfect for emerging leaders and current administrators
Students in the EdD program at UMass Dartmouth meet the growing need for visionary leaders in today's complex educational landscape. Our hybrid program blends online instruction with in-person collaboration, allowing emerging leaders and current administrators to develop their skills while maintaining professional commitments. Students engage in rigorous coursework covering organizational behavior, transformative leadership, education law, and data analysis. They also complete a dissertation in practice, applying research methods to address real-world educational challenges.
Throughout the program, students are encouraged to think critically, communicate effectively, and advocate for social justice and equity in education. Focusing on practical application and cohort-based learning, the program prepares graduates to excel in PK-12 district leadership roles, driving positive change in their schools and communities. Join us to become part of the next generation of exemplary school leaders, equipped to navigate the high-intensity educational environment of today and tomorrow.
UMassD School of Education mean starting salary: $64,362
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- Core courses (12 credits)
- Research design & methods courses (9 credits)
- Specialization courses (12 credits)
- Residency courses (3 credits)
- Dissertation planning and execution courses (12 credits)