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Established in 1993, UCLA's Educational Leadership Program (ELP) was designed to strengthen Pre-K through 16 educators' leadership skills and organizational impact. The program serves groups of about 25-27 Southern California educators through weekly evening classes and Saturday sessions. Among its 450 alumni, graduates have assumed leadership roles in independent schools, charter networks, and public school districts, while others have established new educational institutions. Some hold executive positions at community colleges, and many contribute to teacher education programs across various academic settings. ELP participants leverage their research to enhance student achievement while benefiting from UCLA's prestigious School of Education and its extensive university resources.
An international student whose post-secondary education is completed outside of the U.S. is expected to hold a degree representing completion of at least four years of study with above average scholarship from a university or university-level institution.
To be admitted into the Ed.D. program, applicants must have at least five years of successful professional experience in education or the equivalent and demonstrated evidence of potential for professional leadership. Students are admitted by a division or by program and must formally apply for a change of division or program.
IELTS Academic overall band score should be at least 7.0 is the minimum required.
TOEFL score on the paper and pencil test must be at least 560 or at least 87 on the internet-based test.