EdD in Educational Leadership in Rochester United States | University of Rochester

If you aspire to take on leadership positions in K-12 education, train future school administrators, or conduct research on educational leadership, Warner's adaptable EdD in educational leadership can support your ambitions.
Designed for certified K-12 school leaders and professionals seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities, this doctoral program offers a research-driven credential to excel as an educational leader and advance professionally.
Credit Requirements: 90 graduate credits total, with potential transfer of up to 36 credits from prior graduate studies. Warner's K-12 leadership certificate alumni may retroactively apply up to 9 extra credits.
Multiple Learning Formats: Choose from fully online, in-person, or hybrid options to suit your schedule and learning preferences.
Efficient Timeline: Complete the program in just three years of part-time study, starting summer semester. Those preferring a more gradual pace can collaborate with their advisor to design a personalized study plan.
Adaptable Scheduling: Pursue your degree part-time while working or full-time, with enrollment available any semester.
Build Essential Competencies: Core curriculum in leadership, education policy, decision-making, program assessment, and research methodology equips you with vital skills for contemporary leadership roles.
Work-Integrated Learning: Focus your dissertation research on practical challenges encountered in your professional environment.
Specialization Options: Enhance your degree with supplementary certificates in Program Evaluation, Online Teaching, Digital Education in K-12, Urban Teaching & Leadership, or Teacher Leadership for minimal additional credits.
Personalized Curriculum: Combines mandatory content courses, research methods training, and electives to align with your career objectives and professional requirements.