Dartmouth,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
EdD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies in Dartmouth United States | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
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Dartmouth United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
22,406
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Pursue your Doctorate in Education Leadership (EdD) through UMass Dartmouth's School of Education. This 51-credit hybrid EdD program combines practical learning experiences, collaborative peer interactions, and guidance from expert faculty. Transform into an outstanding educational leader by expanding your professional knowledge, studying organizational dynamics, and harnessing group potential through cohort-based learning. Designed for completion in three years, the UMassD EdD program readies graduates for leadership positions in PK-12 school districts, preparing you to thrive in today's demanding educational environment.
Key program highlights:
Three-year curriculum with accelerated 7-week courses
Blended learning combining online and in-person elements
Two campus sessions each semester
Ideal for aspiring leaders and practicing administrators
UMass Dartmouth's EdD program addresses the critical demand for innovative leaders in modern education. Our hybrid model merges digital learning with face-to-face collaboration, enabling working professionals to enhance their leadership capabilities. Participants undertake challenging coursework in areas like organizational psychology, change leadership, educational policy, and research analytics, culminating in a practice-based dissertation that tackles actual educational issues.
The program fosters critical thinking, effective communication, and a commitment to educational equity and social justice. Through applied learning and cohort collaboration, graduates emerge prepared to assume district-level leadership roles, implementing meaningful improvements in schools and communities. Become part of a new wave of exceptional education leaders, ready to meet the challenges of contemporary and future educational systems.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Statement of Purpose, minimum 300 words. Unless otherwise indicated in the program requirement details, indicate your graduate study objectives, research interests and experience, and business or industry experience if applicable. If you are applying for a teaching or research assistantship, include any special skills or experience that would assist us in making assistantship decisions.
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Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless of whether a credential is earned or not). Unofficial transcripts are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled a final official transcript is required. International students applying with an transcript evaluation, please submit that document with your unofficial transcripts. International applicants for Data Science must submit semester-by-semester transcripts as well as consolidated transcripts.
Many programs have specific recommendations/requirements, please see the additional program-specific requirements for more information.
International students: official TOEFL iBT, IELTS, Pearson PTE or Duolingo (if accepted by program) score. Unofficial scores are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled official scores are required and must be sent by the testing agency (copies/scans not accepted). This is required of any applicant who did not earn a bachelor's degree or higher degree from an accredited academic institution in the U.S. or accepted English-speaking country, see exemptions for more details. We require an overall/total minimum score of 72 on the TOEFL iBT or BAND 6.0 on the IELTS or a 52 on the Pearsons PTE Academic .
All official documents are required for enrollment, please have documents (ie. test scores) sent prior to the expiration.
Resume
Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless of whether a credential is earned or not). Unofficial transcripts are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled a final official transcript is required. International students applying with an transcript evaluation, please submit that document with your unofficial transcripts. International applicants for Data Science must submit semester-by-semester transcripts as well as consolidated transcripts.
Many programs have specific recommendations/requirements, please see the additional program-specific requirements for more information.
International students: official TOEFL iBT, IELTS, Pearson PTE or Duolingo (if accepted by program) score. Unofficial scores are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled official scores are required and must be sent by the testing agency (copies/scans not accepted). This is required of any applicant who did not earn a bachelor's degree or higher degree from an accredited academic institution in the U.S. or accepted English-speaking country, see exemptions for more details. We require an overall/total minimum score of 72 on the TOEFL iBT or BAND 6.0 on the IELTS or a 52 on the Pearsons PTE Academic .
All official documents are required for enrollment, please have documents (ie. test scores) sent prior to the expiration.
Tuition
USD
22,406