East Lansing,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
EdD in Educational Leadership in East Lansing United States | Michigan State University
Michigan State University
|
East Lansing United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,498
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) is an innovative program focused on delivering exceptional quality and relevance in training top-tier educational executives. Beyond academic excellence, it fosters collaboration between faculty and students to strengthen Michigan's schools, communities, and statewide revitalization efforts. This specialized curriculum is customized for aspiring leaders, with core objectives including: enhancing school systems to better serve diverse student populations, analyzing educational policy landscapes, facilitating civic partnerships to address shared challenges, and conducting impactful research through community action projects or organizational collaborations.
Ideal candidates are education professionals seeking to refine their leadership skills, build organizational capacity, and drive meaningful change across Michigan communities. Career pathways for graduates include leadership roles in school districts, state education departments, and professional associations, as well as teaching positions in higher education institutions. Qualified graduates may also earn Michigan's Central Office Administrator certification based on prior credentials and experience.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All Official Transcripts. TOEFL PBT - 550. TOEFL IBT - 80. IELTS - 6.5.
Applicants to the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership should have leadership experience in a school and hold a master's degree in education or its equivalent. Students who wish to qualify for the Michigan Central Office Administrator endorsement by completing the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership should already hold the School Administrator credential before applying to the program.
Applicants must:
submit a goal statement.
submit three letters of recommendation from persons who are acquainted with the applicant's academic and professional experience, performance, and potential.
submit scores earned on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Applicants may be required to participate in an interview and to submit a sample of scholarly or professional writing.
Applicants to the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership should have leadership experience in a school and hold a master's degree in education or its equivalent. Students who wish to qualify for the Michigan Central Office Administrator endorsement by completing the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership should already hold the School Administrator credential before applying to the program.
Applicants must:
submit a goal statement.
submit three letters of recommendation from persons who are acquainted with the applicant's academic and professional experience, performance, and potential.
submit scores earned on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Applicants may be required to participate in an interview and to submit a sample of scholarly or professional writing.
Tuition
USD
29,498