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Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
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Credits:
70-72
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Degree:
Doctor of Education
Program Description
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The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership equips practitioner-scholars to become more effective educational leaders through improved analytical and research skills. The objective of the program is to develop a new generation of social justice leaders in education who work collaboratively to find research-based solutions to the complex challenges facing K-12 school systems.
What Is Educational Leadership?
Educational leadership involves working with teachers, parents, students, and public policy makers to improve the quality of education and the education system. Educational leaders are often employed as school principals, deans, department chairs, or other administrative leadership roles.
Cambridge College Educational Leadership Program Highlights
The doctorate in educational leadership at Cambridge College offers a flexible, affordable graduate program option to take your career to the next level. Benefits of our program include:
- Flexible options. Pursue your PhD in educational leadership on a schedule that works for you. Cambridge College offers convenient evening, weekend, and online classes designed for working professionals.
- Hands-on learning. Engage in research and other hands-on learning experiences to prepare for real-world careers.
- Exceptional value. Save on tuition at one of the most affordable four-year private nonprofit colleges in the United States.
- Experienced faculty. Work closely with accessible, dedicated faculty who bring extensive research and professional experience in educational leadership to the coursework.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, elementary, middle school, and high school principals working in Boston, Massachusetts, earn an average of $114,310 per year. Boston is one of the metropolitan areas with the highest level of employment for this occupation.
Educational Leadership Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Educational Leadership doctorate program will be community-oriented and culturally competent leaders who epitomize the ideal of the practitioner-scholar.
Educational Leadership Careers
Many of our PhD in educational leadership graduates go on to positions such as:
- Principal
- Superintendent
- Academic Dean
- Department Chair
- Provost
- President
Example Educational Leadership Courses
The Educational Leadership program features courses such as:
- Educational Leadership and Social Justice
- Transformative Educational Leadership
- Quantitative Research Methods and Design
Download the PhD in Educational Leadership program sheet.
Educational Leadership Scholarships and Financial Aid
You may qualify for grants, scholarships, loans, and other types of financial assistance to help pay for your educational leadership doctorate. Learn more about applying for financial aid at Cambridge College.
Many companies also offer tuition assistance programs that can help to pay for education. Find information about getting your company to help.
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If you’re still exploring degree options, you might be interested in learning more about these programs at Cambridge College:
Curriculum
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4-week cohort residency
One doctoral elective possible (see list below).
5-week cohort residency. Take EDL 880 or EDL 890.
Two doctoral electives possible (see list below).
EDL 960 Dissertation Proposal Seminar II
Two doctoral electives possible (see list below).
EDL 970 Dissertation Research and Writing, EDL 980 Completion and Defense, and one doctoral elective possible (see list below).
Selected courses offered as needed for cohort interests.
Core Faculty
Senior Instructor
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Admissions
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Admission Test:
No standardized graduate school tests required for admission into non-licensure programs.
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Admissions Office:
1-800-829-4723
- Application Form:
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Application Fee:
$50 ($100 for international students; $100 for EdD)
Program Requirements
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Health Requirements for Massachusetts Students
The Massachusetts Health Department and Cambridge College require the following of students in Massachusetts:
Immunizations – All students in Massachusetts are required to get certain immunizations before you can register for your first term. See form
Health Insurance – In Massachusetts, undergraduate students taking nine or more credits/term and graduate students taking six or more credits/term must enroll in the College’s health insurance plan. Students who have insurance with comparable coverage may request a waiver. See information and enroll or waive.
School Requirements
See Admissions Requirements for School of Education
International Students
International students need to provide supplemental documentation:
- Official demonstration of English language proficiency
- Supplemental documentation for issuance of I-20
- International transcripts, evaluated by an accepted evaluation service
Transfer Credit
Graduate program applicants, please complete the transfer credit request form if you wish to have prior course work evaluated for transfer. Learn more.
Undergraduate program applicants, once you are accepted, your official transcripts are evaluated for transfer credit.
Tuition
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Credits:
70-72
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Cost per credit hour:
$1,035
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Application Fee:
$50 ($100 for international students; $100 for EdD)
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Health Insurance Fee:
$3,962 - Required for Massachusetts students only. See waiver details on Tuition & Fees page.
Note: Rates are as of July 2022, and are subject to change without notice. Rates apply to all students, unless otherwise noted.
Financial Aid
Cambridge College offers financial aid to students in our degree programs who are enrolled at least half time. Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 6 credits each term. Graduate and doctoral students must be enrolled in at least 4 credits each term. Learn more
Grants, Scholarships and Loans
Cambridge College welcomes the opportunity to support your efforts to pay for college. Federal, state and local resources in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and work-study, including Cambridge College Scholarships, are available to help defray the cost of tuition. Learn more
Getting Your Company to Help
Many companies have tuition assistance programs, designed to help their employees with their professional development. Learn more