EdD Educational and Organizational Leadership at University of Pennsylvania

The Mid-Career Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Mid-Career) prepares school leaders to be strategic decision makers at their institutions and guiding voices in education policy and practice. The Mid-Career program curriculum fosters a deep understanding of educational organizations, instruction, and learning as it intersects with the rapidly changing demands of education leadership. A typical student brings 10 to 15 years of experience to the seminar table, drawn from experiences in public, private, and parochial schools.

Faculty: Graduate School of Education  |  Duration: 34 course units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States

What you will study

Requires 34 course units in total. Listed required courses include EDMC 6010 Leading Teams and Fostering Learning Communities; EDMC 6020 Social Foundations of Education; EDMC 6040 Introduction to Dissertation Research; EDMC 6120 Introduction to Education Research; EDMC 6060 Exploring Frameworks for Learners and Learning; EDMC 6070 Qualitative Research Methods I.

Career pathways

The program is deeply committed to continuing to help alumni promote their ideas in the world, connect them with others who can solve practical problems, and advance their careers.

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