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Pepperdine | Graduate School of Education and Psychology

Education Doctoral Programs

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The education doctoral degree (EdD) programs offered at the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) include a variety of options, including educational leadership, administration and policy, learning technologies, and organizational leadership. We also offer a PhD program in global leadership and change.

Doctorate in Education Programs

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Our education doctoral programs guide students in transforming individuals, organizations, and communities in the world of education.

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The GSEP Experience

GSEP faculty teaching a class — Faculty

Nationally recognized faculty who are dedicated to student academia and professional success. Our student to faculty ratio is 12:1.

Student with a child — Global Perspective

Our global experience creates a well-rounded global perspective of social, economic, and community issues.

student raising their hand in a classroom — Scholar-practitioner Model

Our curriculum focuses on the scholar-practitioner model which integrates theory and best practices.

students at graduation — Personal Transformation

Individual attention, world-class faculty expertise, small class sizes, and career guidance all contribute to positive changes in Pepperdine students' lives -- professionally, personally, and spiritually.

campuses — Campus Locations

We have four campus locations in West Los Angeles, Irvine, Malibu, and Calabasas, making our programs very accessible.