Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership (with K-12 Administrative Certification) Accelerated Option (ISIS code: AB9/AD9/AM9)

This program is intended for experienced educators in K-12 schools who are interested in obtaining NYS certification as School Building Leader and/or School District Leader as well as in pursuing doctoral studies.

Program key features:

• Required and elective coursework, plus an administrative internship, that can be completed in as little as three 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)
• Administrative internship
• Portfolio evaluation (to be completed in Fall of year 2)
• Comprehensive exam (to be completed in Spring preceding the dissertation year)
• Field-based dissertation – choose Program Evaluation OR Decision Making (to be completed in year 3)
• Sample Program
• Educational Leadership Conceptual Frameworks
• FAQ about our accelerated Ed.D. options
• FAQ about additional program-specific elements:
• 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?