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EdD Education: Educational Leadership at University of Nevada, Reno

University of Nevada, Reno, United States

Programme overview

The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership is a professional doctorate for practitioners in K-12 or higher education who seek advanced leadership roles rather than a research or academic career. It prepares scholar-practitioners for roles such as chief academic officer and superintendent.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development  |  Department: Educational Studies  |  Duration: Minimum 60 units beyond the baccalaureate  |  Intake: Fall (March 31) and Spring (Nov. 15); assistantship applicants apply by Feb. 1 for Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

60 units: research core (12 units including three statistics courses and a qualitative research methods course), area of emphasis in educational leadership (24-39 units) and a dissertation of at least 12 credits involving an empirical study of a professional problem. Up to 24 units from a master's or post-master's program may transfer.

Career pathways

Chief academic officer, superintendent and other leadership positions in higher education institutions, school districts and educational organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Educational Leadership EdD: undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.00 or higher; master's degree in an area related to educational leadership from a regionally accredited institution is preferred; resume or CV; statement of intent including a philosophy of education; three letters of recommendation; one sample of scholarly writing. At least three years of relevant professional experience by degree completion is recommended, not required.

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.

Intake: March 31 (Fall); November 15 (Spring)

Duration: Minimum 60 units beyond the baccalaureate

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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