Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership (K-12) Accelerated Option (ISIS code: AA9)

This program is intended for experienced educational leaders in K-12 schools – such as principals, curriculum coordinators, assistant superintendents, superintendents and other school leaders – holding a professional job in the field and interested in improving their practice and advancing in their career.

Program key features:

• Required and elective coursework that can be completed in as little as two years – if a specified sequence is followed and assuming transfer of 36 credits of prior graduate coursework
• Field-based dissertation (program evaluation or decision-making), to be completed in the last year of the program with the support of a dissertation seminar

For more information see:

• Admissions Requirements
• Program requirements:
• Required Coursework (to be completed in the first two years)
• Portfolio Evaluation (to be completed in Fall of year 2)
• Comprehensive exam (to be completed in the Spring semester preceding the dissertation year)
• Field-based dissertation – choose Program Evaluation OR Decision-Making Analysis (to be completed in year 3)
• Sample Program
• Educational Leadership Conceptual Frameworks
• General Accelerated Ed.D. FAQ
• Program-specific FAQ
• What happens if I cannot start in summer?
• Is there flexibility in the program if I choose to or need to complete it at a different pace?
• What happens if I change or lose my job?
• Is it possible to complete NYS school or district leader certification as part of this program?