Ed. D. in Educational Leadership

In Summer 2007, California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) was one of the first campuses in the California State University system to offer an independent doctoral program, Ed. D. in Educational Leadership.  This program represents a major achievement and advancement in the history of higher education in California and addresses the demand for highly qualified educational leaders for P-12 school districts and community colleges.  Representatives from P-12 school districts and community colleges work collaboratively with CSULB faculty and administrators to design, implement, and evaluate this program.

Program Overview

• Two program strands are offered
  • Educational Leadership in the Pre K-12 School Districts
  • Educational Leadership in the Community College/Higher Education
• Students are admitted each summer term
  • Classes begin in June
  • Cohort model facilitates the development of learning communities and professional networks
• Full-time study is required
  • 7-9 units each semester
  • Summer study is required
• 60 unit program designed to be completed in 3 years
• Intended for working professionals
  • classes are scheduled in the evenings and on weekends
  • coursework designed to accommodate and benefit from the full-time employment of program participants

Admission Requirements

• Masters degree in Education or a related field
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in upper division and graduate coursework
• Demonstration of sufficient preparation for, experience in, and potential for education leadership

Who Should Apply

• The program prepares educational leaders for Pre K-12 and Higher Education settings and is designed for working professionals who seek to further influence educational policy and decision making.
• Pre K-12 specialization graduates will increase their capacity and knowledge for positions as principals, superintendents,lead teachers, and other school site administrators.
• Higher Education specialization graduates will be prepared for critical positions at both 2-year and 4-year institutions as college presidents, student support service administrators, and other administrative leaders.

Application Process

• Cohort III begins Summer 2009
• Application deadline January 12, 2009
• Applicants must submit:
  • Fall 2009 CSULB Graduate Admissions Application (available online October 1, 2008 at www.csumentor.edu)
  • Ed.D Program Application and supporting documents:
    • Official transcripts for all college coursework
    • Official GRE General Test scores (taken within the past 5 years)
    • Three letters of recommendation
    • Statement of Purpose
    • Current Resume
    • Writing Sample

Information Sessions for Cohort III

Please RSVP for Information Sessions at eddinfo@csulb.edu.

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If you would like to be kept up to date on the latest information about the program, please subscribe to our email list at: edd-leadership-subscribe@csulb.edu.

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Please periodically check this website for additional program information. If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact the Ed.D Educational Leadership Program Office at 562.985.4998 or eddinfo@csulb.edu

Last update: 7/15/08