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.

Our Vision

To build a dynamic, rigorous, and inclusive doctoral program that prepares leaders to make remarkable differences in the educational lives of others.

Our Mission

To support dynamic, transformative, socially responsible leaders who engage others, value diversity, operate with academic integrity, and believe in people and their educational futures.

Information Sessions for Cohort VI Admissions (2012)

Program Flyer:

Information sessions cover the details of the application process and program requirements, provides a brief introduction to the program of study and what to expect in the program, and provides an opportunity to meet doctoral program faculty. It is recommended that all prospective students attend at least one session.

Cohort VI Information Sessions have concluded, please check back in June for information on Cohort VII (2013 admission) Information Sessions.

RSVP for Information Sessions at eddinfo@csulb.edu

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 VI begins Summer 2012, the application deadline is February 15, 2012.
• Applicants must submit two applications:
  1. Fall 2012 CSULB Graduate Admissions Application (available online October 1, 2011 at www.csumentor.edu) and supporting documents:
  • Official GRE scores sent direclty to Enrollment Services
  • Official transcrtips for all college coursework sent directly to Enrollment Services
  2. Ed.D Program Application and supporting documents:
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Current Resume
  • Writing Sample