Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
University of Southern California

Program Details

You can become a critically conscious educational leader with the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from USC. This online education administration doctoral program focuses on K-12 settings and prepares you to address inequities in schools.

The online EdD program provides a concentration of K-12 Leadership in Urban School Settings. Upon completion, students demonstrate such abilities as:

  • High standards of ethical practice
  • Evidence-based research
  • Organizational improvement
  • Compliance with laws

% Online

Mostly Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Southern California is accredited by:

WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Required to attend an annual immersion weekend held on the University of Southern California campus
  • A minimum of three years of relevant full-time work experience and leadership experience.