EdDal Leadership in San Jose United States | San Jose State University

The Educational Leadership Doctorate (Ed.D.) program at San José State University focuses on cultivating exceptional leaders equipped to address current and future educational challenges. Grounded in two core tenets—(1) schools as learner-focused institutions and (2) leadership within human-centered systems—the program emphasizes collaborative learning communities. Structured for completion in three years across nine semesters, the curriculum includes coursework, literature review, dissertation proposal, and final dissertation. The program launches with an intensive five-week summer session meeting three days weekly on campus, followed by hybrid fall/spring courses combining evening, weekend, and online sessions. A distinctive second-summer global component features a two-week international educational immersion. Designed for working professionals, the program accommodates full-time employment alongside doctoral studies.