Dartmouth,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD 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) at UMass Dartmouth's School of Education. This 51-credit hybrid EdD program combines hands-on learning, collaborative peer experiences, and guidance from expert faculty. Enhance your educational expertise by studying organizational frameworks and leveraging group potential through cohort-based learning. Designed for completion in three years, the UMassD EdD program equips you for PK-12 district leadership positions, preparing you to thrive in today's demanding educational environment.
Key program highlights:
Three-year curriculum with 7-week courses
Hybrid 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. The hybrid model merges digital coursework with face-to-face collaboration, enabling working professionals to advance their careers while balancing responsibilities. Participants tackle challenging studies in organizational dynamics, leadership transformation, educational policy, and data interpretation, culminating in a practice-based dissertation that solves actual educational problems.
The program fosters critical thinking, strong communication skills, and a commitment to educational equity and social justice. Through applied learning and cohort engagement, graduates emerge ready to lead PK-12 districts effectively, implementing meaningful improvements in their educational communities. Become part of a new wave of distinguished school leaders prepared to meet both current and future challenges in education.
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