Denver,
CO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
EdD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies in Denver United States | University of Denver
University of Denver
|
Denver United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
36,140
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Engage in advanced doctoral research through hands-on experiences tackling critical educational challenges. Our Ed.D. program, aligned with the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED), enables you to critically examine the structures and leaders shaping educational institutions. This program equips you for senior leadership roles in academia, policy organizations, and educational administration.
The Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Ed.D. requires a Master's degree in education and builds on existing leadership expertise. The curriculum spans two years of intensive study, followed by a third year of field-based research conducted with partner schools and districts. As a CPED-affiliated program, we adhere to its rigorous standards, offering outstanding academic content and research opportunities that explore equity, social justice, and practical applications in education.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Statement of Professional Goals
Current Vitae Resume
One 1 transcript from each college university where at least 1 credit has been earned sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions This can be an unofficial copy however if admitted you must submit an official copy from each college university by the first day of classes
This may include transcripts from community colleges study abroad experiences transfer institutions nondegree coursework and military transcripts
2 Letters of Recommendation uploaded by recommenders
Applicants must have completed bachelors and masters degrees from an accredited institution prior to beginning the program
Statement of Equity Ethics and Social Justice
Minimum TOEFL Score 80 iBT or 550 paper-based
Minimum IELTS Score 6.5
Bachelors degree All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution.
Masters degree This program requires a masters degree as well as the baccalaureate.
Grade point average The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits approximately two years of work for the baccalaureate degree. An earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution supersedes the minimum standards for the baccalaureate. For applicants with graduate coursework but who have not earned a master's degree or higher, the GPA from the graduate work may be used to meet the requirement. The minimum GPA is a cumulative 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework undertaken.
Program GPA requirement: The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for this program is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Current Vitae Resume
One 1 transcript from each college university where at least 1 credit has been earned sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions This can be an unofficial copy however if admitted you must submit an official copy from each college university by the first day of classes
This may include transcripts from community colleges study abroad experiences transfer institutions nondegree coursework and military transcripts
2 Letters of Recommendation uploaded by recommenders
Applicants must have completed bachelors and masters degrees from an accredited institution prior to beginning the program
Statement of Equity Ethics and Social Justice
Minimum TOEFL Score 80 iBT or 550 paper-based
Minimum IELTS Score 6.5
Bachelors degree All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution.
Masters degree This program requires a masters degree as well as the baccalaureate.
Grade point average The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits approximately two years of work for the baccalaureate degree. An earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution supersedes the minimum standards for the baccalaureate. For applicants with graduate coursework but who have not earned a master's degree or higher, the GPA from the graduate work may be used to meet the requirement. The minimum GPA is a cumulative 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework undertaken.
Program GPA requirement: The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for this program is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Tuition
USD
36,140