EdD Educational Leadership and Administration at George Washington University

Programme overview

The doctoral program in educational leadership and administration offers students the opportunity to develop, shape, and grow their leadership and policy work in PreK–12 school administration and leadership. The program emphasizes four critical goals: leadership for equity and social justice; leadership for school improvement; leadership for change; and research-based practice and practice-informed research.

Faculty: Graduate School of Education and Human Development | Department: Educational Leadership | Duration: 48 credits | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 48 credits, successful completion of a comprehensive examination, and an approved dissertation proposal. 3 credits in Level B Research Methods coursework selected in consultation with the advisor. 3 credits in Level B Research Methods coursework selected in consultation with advisor (taken in addition to the 3 credits required under Advanced Research, above) Successful completion of a comprehensive examination is required. *An additional 3 credits in EDUC 8998 can be taken as an elective.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Submission of GRE general test (institutional code 5246) or the Miller Analogies Test (institutional code 1047) is optional. Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be accompanied by an official transcript evaluation from an accredited independent evaluating agency. Please be sure you requ

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.admissions.gwu.edu/international-student-application-requirements

Explore more study programmes

Business