The Ed.D. in Professional Leadership is a 51-hour doctoral program focusing on research and applied skills for educators grappling with current issues in education in urban contexts. The program is designed to facilitate the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed for professional and instructional leadership in urban schools, community organizations, museums and related educational institutions. The program is designed as a cohort model with online and flipped courses.

Program of Study

Core (9 hours)

• Issues in Urban Education
• Foundations of Education
• Learning and Development

Research (9 hours)

• Application of Research in CUIN 1
• Application of Research in CUIN 2
• Research in Area of Specialization

Specialization (12 hours)

• Reading, Social Studies/Social Education (CUIN)

Leadership Courses (9 hours)

Laboratory of Practice (6 hours)

Ed.D. Doctoral Thesis (6 hours)

Total (51 hours)

To apply, please visit the Ed.D. Application Checklist.