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EdD Urban Education Leaders Program at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

The Urban Education Leaders Program (UELP) is a 75-credit Ed.D. in Education Leadership in the Department of Organization and Leadership. It is an executive-style cohort programme for aspiring urban school superintendents, central office administrators, and nonprofit and advocacy leaders. It leads to eligibility for New York State School District Leader certification.

Faculty: Teachers College  |  Department: Organization and Leadership  |  Duration: 75 credits; part-time cohort with two weeks of in-person sessions each July plus one Friday-Saturday weekend per month in fall and spring  |  Intake: Summer (odd-numbered years only; Summer 2027 cycle)  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The programme integrates historical and current research, theory, and practice on leading complex urban education systems. Coursework combines in-person summer sessions and monthly weekend sessions with asynchronous work on Canvas.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's degree in education leadership, curriculum and teaching, or another relevant field; 8-10 years of combined teaching and leadership experience (school- or district-level administrative experience preferred); online application with statement of purpose and resume; personal statement on experience, career goals and study interests; official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work; three letters of recommendation; supplemental application with a UELP topic essay; interview for finalists only; English proficiency results if applicable; GRE optional. Application fee $75. Summer 2027 entry: priority deadline December 1, 2026, final deadline January 15, 2027.

Intake: Summer (odd-numbered years only; Summer 2027 cycle)

Duration: 75 credits; part-time cohort with two weeks of in-person sessions each July plus one Friday-Saturday

Apply through the official page: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/admissions/

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