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Abraham S. Fischler
College of Education & School of Criminal Justice

Launch your educational leadership career without pausing for a separate master’s degree. Nova Southeastern University’s accelerated, fully online B.S. to Ed.D. in Educational Leadership allows you to move seamlessly from bachelor’s to doctorate—saving time, tuition, and momentum.

Program Highlights:

  • Direct Entry: Apply with a bachelor’s degree—no master’s or GRE required.

  • Dual Credential: Earn your M.S. in Educational Leadership on the way to your Ed.D.

  • Flexible Format: 100% online and designed for working professionals.

  • Accelerated Timeline: Complete both degrees in as little as three years.

  • Applied Research: Complete a Strategic Research Project focused on real-world educational challenges—no dissertation required.

Whether you’re a classroom teacher, an emerging organizational leader, or a professional ready to drive systemic change, this integrated pathway helps you reach the highest levels of educational leadership—faster and with greater focus.

 

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Who Should Apply

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  • Current and aspiring K–12 educators—including lead teachers, instructional coaches, and school-based professionals—who want to accelerate their path into leadership positions in public or nonpublic education.

  • Individuals with a bachelor's degree who are on an educational leadership trajectory and want a direct, continuous pathway to earning both a master’s and doctoral degree without completing separate applications or programs.

  • Professionals considering advanced leadership roles who want to explore the benefits of an EdD program and gain the knowledge, skills, and research experience needed to lead meaningful change in schools and educational organizations.

Quick Facts

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Tuition
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Curriculum
NSU’s B.S. to Ed.D. in Educational Leadership is a total of 48 total credits to complete.
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Delivery Options
Classes for the B.S. to Ed.D. in Educational Leadership are offered fully online. 
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Application Deadlines
Applications for admission are accepted online and on a rolling basis for all graduate programs throughout the calendar year. No entrance exam required.

 

B.S. to Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Curriculum

M.S. Core Courses (18 Credits) 

Credits

( EDLR 505
Leadership for Schools
/Credits: 3)
( EDLR 515
Leaders of Curriculum & Learning
/Credits: 3)
( EDLR 525
Assessment & Strategic Decision Making
/Credits: 3)
( EDLR 535
Policy, Ethics & Law in Schools
/Credits: 3)
( EDLR 545
Administrative Processes & Finance
/Credits: 3)
( EDLR 596
Administrative Residency
/Credits: 3)

Ed.D. Core, Research, and Concentration Courses (24 Credits)

Credits

(EDD 8100
Academic Writing
/Credits: 3)
(EDD 8411
Data for Impact and Transformation
/Credits: 3)
(RES 8920
Research Methods
/Credits: 3)
(RES 9300
Research Design and Data Analysis
/Credits: 3)
(RES 8913
Program Evaluation
/Credits: 3)
(EDLR 8425
Turnaround Leadership
/Credits: 3 )
( EDLR 8435
Current Trends and Technology in Educational Leadership
/Credits: 3)
( EDLR 8420
Policy and Finance for Educational Leaders
/Credits: 3)

Capstone (6 Credits)

 

(ESRP 6000
Strategic Research Project
/Credits: 6)

*M.S. in Educational Leadership conferred upon completion of 30 credits.

**This is a non-certification program.

 

Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Degree from a Regionally Accredited Institution
$50
Nonrefundable Application Fee (USD)
2.5
Or Higher GPA

Ready for the Next Step?

We’re thrilled you’re applying to this Ed.D. program at NSU.

This program opens opportunities in areas of research, academia, and management for those who are ready to advance as well as for individuals considering a career change.

Applications for admission are accepted online and on a rolling basis. No entrance exam is required. 

 

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Have the following items ready to submit with your online application:

 

  • $50 application fee
  • Transcripts from all schools attended

 

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