Doctor of Education - Leadership for Educational Equity

Students completing this program earn a Doctorate of Education (EdD) in the area of Leadership for Educational Equity.

The EdD program is a practice-based, doctoral-level program for professional leadership in PK-20 and community-based educational contexts. The EdD prepares leaders to address complex educational challenges, effectively translate research into practice, influence policy, use data in decision-making, and organize individuals and groups to address challenges collaboratively and successfully. The EdD program’s equity focus equips educational leaders to recognize, identify, and eliminate those systems that create disparities; and improve policy, structures and practices to ensure opportunities and participation for all individuals.

The EdD program uses a cohort model. Students in the EdD program select a concentration area and work with faculty mentors with expertise in the research and traditions of practice in the concentration area. 

Students follow their cohort taking the prescribed coursework and research activities in a three-year plan of study. All students complete courses that are in-person, online, and hybrid with required attendance and activities. A five-year plan of study option is available for select students who obtain permission from the EdD program manager and concentration faculty.