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Doctorate Degree Programs in Education

Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

 

1. What type of credential do I need to qualify for a Tier II credential (optional part of the program)?

  • You need to have the preliminary administrative services credential.

2. When are the policy trips?

  • The international policy trip takes place in the first year of the program. The national policy trip takes place in the second year of the program in DC. (Actual dates vary by year).

3. Do I need a Master’s degree to apply to this program?

  • Yes.

4. When is the application deadline?

  • June 1st - Final Deadline
  • Currently accepting application for: Global Access Program, West Los Angeles cohort, and Irvine cohort
  • We work on rolling admissions.  Once an application is complete it will be reviewed for admission into the program; this process typically takes about 3-4 weeks to complete.
  • If an application is received after the deadline, it will be reviewed on a space-available basis.  If there is no space-available, the applicant will be considered for the following year.

5. How long does the program take to complete?

  • 3.5 to 4 years.

6. How much does the program cost?

  • Please call the Graduate School of Education and Psychology to discuss costs and available financial aid.
    Current information about program costs, financial aid, scholarships, etc., can also be obtained by attending an Information Meeting at a local campus.

7. What is the required GPA?

  • 3.0

8. Do I have to take the GRE, MAT or GMAT?

  • Yes.

9. On what days will I have to be in class?

  • Classes for the West Los Angeles cohort are held on Thursday nights, and classes for the Irvine cohort are on Tuesday nights.  The Global Access Program meets weekly online and meets face-to-face for two weekends per term.

10. What’s the difference between an Ed.D. and a Ph.D.?

  • The distinction between the two degrees is: The Ph.D. is research oriented and the Ed.D. is oriented towards educational practice and the application of theory and research.

11. What kind of job opportunities will be available to me once I graduate from this program?

  • Opportunities include but are not limited to senior-level positions in the corporate and civic industries as well as president and dean level positions in colleges and universities.

12. What is the maximum amount of time I can take to complete a program?

  • Eight years

13. How often will I be in class?

  • The Traditional Program meets one night per week and some weekends at the West Los Angeles or Irvine Graduate Campuses.  The Global Access Program meets weekly online and meets face-to-face for two weekends per term typically at our West Los Angeles Graduate Campus.

14. On what campus will I be taking my classes?

  • There are two traditional cohorts for this program: one at the West Los Angeles campus and one at the Irvine campus. The Global Access Program cohort will have their weekend sessions at our West Los Angeles Graduate Campus.

For more information, please contact:
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