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The future of education needs a leader with an edge. It needs a bold innovator with the knowledge and passion necessary for bringing large-scale change. It needs you.
Nova Southeastern University helps you move education forward at school, district, or national levels with an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. Challenge yourself to solve real-world problems through project-based planning and implementation. Master how to advocate for school improvement. Discover ways to boost administrative competencies. Navigate educational trends in a changing world.
Unlike research-heavy Ph.D. programs, an Ed.D. from NSU will give you a more hands-on approach to leading. Our graduates earned their degree in their own time and are currently shaping schools everywhere, as assistant principals and principals, superintendents, school district leaders, and university deans and presidents. Your own path to making a meaningful difference for the students of tomorrow starts today.
Who Should Apply
- Practicing superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, assistant principals, and lead teachers in public and nonpublic K–12 education.
- Individuals with master’s degrees or above in education who are on an administrative track who wish to obtain a doctoral degree and increase their knowledge and skills in education administration and leadership.
- Individuals considering a Ph.D. in educational leadership who want to explore the benefits of an Ed.D. program.
Quick Facts
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Curriculum
Core Courses (12 credits)
Concentration Area Courses (21 credits)
Credits
Research Courses (9 credits)
Credits
Capstone (6 credits)
Credits
As the culminating step of the Strategic Research Project, students deliver a professional presentation of their innovation project via Zoom. The session includes a concise overview of the capstone and a brief Q&A with faculty and peers.
Doctoral students are allotted five (5) years from the initial term of enrollment to complete all required coursework and the capstone requirement.
All courses are 8 weeks, except ESRP 9000 which is 16 weeks.
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
Admission Requirements
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.
Have the following items ready to submit with your online application:
- $50 application fee
- Transcripts from all schools attended