Program Details
With your skills and experience in education combined with a Doctor of Education in Education Policy and Leadership, you will be well prepared to effect large-scale positive change in the US education system. Graduates of this program can use their talents in areas such as organizational leadership, educational instruction, policymaking, and more.
Students will learn valuable skills, including partnership building, program evaluation, strategic budgeting, and collaborative inquiry. The program consists of online didactic coursework, three in-person residency experiences, and a Problem of Practice dissertation. The degree can be completed in less than three years, starting with an approved master’s degree.
The curriculum is designed to enhance students’ skills and expertise in four primary areas:
- Systems change
- Personal leadership
- Social justice and anti-racism
- Policy and research
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
Mostly OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
American University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Essay/Writing Sample, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- This program requires three four-day, on-campus residencies.
- Prior teaching experience is not required, but is strongly recommended.
- EdD applicants may be invited to attend an interview with EdD program faculty as part of the application process.