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EdD in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

Part-time, cohort-based doctorate for current school and district leaders such as superintendents, principals and teacher leaders, focused on leadership theory and practice with an emphasis on academic excellence and social justice.

Faculty: Wheelock College of Education & Human Development  |  Department: Educational Leadership & Policy Studies  |  Duration: 3 years part-time (60 units)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Eleven core courses including two research courses (e.g. Diversity and Justice in Education, Child Policy, Advanced Strategic Planning, School Law, Organizational Analysis, Education Politics), three leadership seminars, and dissertation development courses leading to a dissertation of practice. Delivered via two-week Summer Institutes plus eight weekends a year, with fieldwork in home schools or districts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Designed for current school and district leaders. International students are not eligible for this programme.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD and MFA applicants can only apply for the fall semester.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD Fall 2027 application deadlines fall between December 1 and January 15 depending on the programme (for example Biostatistics and Computer Science December 1; Biology and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry December 2; Chemistry, Physics, Economics, History, Linguistics and Political Science December 15; English and Mathematics January 11; Classical Studies, Philosophy, Earth & Environment and History of Art & Architecture January 15). Applications close at 11:59pm Boston time on the deadline.

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