EdD Educational Leadership at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

The University of Missouri Educational Doctorate (EdD) Program is a part-time, cohort-based program in Educational Leadership. This professional practice doctorate is designed to enhance the knowledge and competencies of leaders in PK-20+ educational organizations (e.g., colleges and universities, nonprofits, schools and school districts). The emphasis of the EdD Program is on developing effective, thoughtful, and reflective practitioners who are competent in identifying and solving complex problems of practice in educational settings.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development | Department: Educational Leadership | Duration: 72 credit hours | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

The EdD program requires a minimum of 72 credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree. The program, offered in a cohort format, includes 54 hours of course work in 9 contiguous semesters, beginning in the Fall semester and concluding in the Summer semester 3 years later.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A master’s degree from an accredited institution. Relevant organizational or educational leadership experience. We recommend candidates have a minimum of 3 years of full-time professional experience prior to the start of the cohort for which they are applying. We define leadership experience broadly so please be sure to share any and all such experiences in your application (e.g., building administrator, team leader, program director, chairing a committee, creating a new program/initiative). Evidence of consistency between candidate’s goals and the mission and goals of the EdD program and the ELPA department. Evidence of strong communication skills (verbal, written).

USD 32,810 for the whole programme (2026-27). Estimated total tuition for the online programme (54 credit hours at $607.60 per credit hour), as illustrated by Mizzou Online for 2026-27; the page states online students pay online tuition regardless of residency. Excludes application fee, textbooks, co Source

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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