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Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership at University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico, United States

Programme overview

The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership is designed for active, high-achieving educators seeking to develop a more profound understanding of leadership for learning and community and personal transformation. The degree and certificate programs in Educational Leadership are designed to prepare individuals to assume leadership positions in educational organizations.

Faculty: College of Education & Human Sciences  |  Department: Teacher Education  |  Duration: 90 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

In addition to University requirements for graduation, students must successfully pass comprehensive exams and complete and defend a dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All applicants for admission into the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership must meet the requirements set forth in the Graduate Program and College of Education and Human Sciences sections of this Catalog. Generally, minimum requirements for admission include experience as an educational leader, evidence of strong academic potential, and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a community of learners. In addition, applicants must hold an M.A. degree. As part of the application process, among other things, applicants must complete a letter of agreement regarding their willingness to engage in summer and academic year coursework. The degree program employs a modified cohort model, with groups of students entering every summer and collaboratively engaging in core Educational Leadership coursework. Members contribute to and benefit from an emergent community of...

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.

Duration: 90 credit hours

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