Overview

The Ed.D in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies builds upon prior leadership training and requires a Master’s degree in an education-related field. You will take two years of coursework and, in year three, conduct field research in collaboration with partner schools and districts.

Features

Our Ed.D. Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program at University of Denver is affiliated with the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED).

This means we follow the best practices of the CPED, and provide exceptional coursework and learning opportunities to help you delve deeply into issues, theory and matters of practice surrounding equity and social responsibility.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Strategic and Transformative School Leadership

Instructional Leadersh,ip for Equitable Schools

Human Resource Leadership

Strategic Resource Management for School Leadership

Educational Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-18 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-05 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-22 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Denver, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

We require a scanned copy of your transcripts from every college or university you have attended. Scanned copies must be clearly legible and sized to print on standard 8½-by-11-inch paper.

Transcripts that do not show degrees awarded must also be accompanied by a scanned copy of the diploma or degree certificate. If your academic transcripts were issued in a language other than English, both the original documents and certified English translations are required.

Letters of Recommendation

Required Essays and Statements

Résumé

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34360 USD / year

≈ 34360 USD / year
Out-of-State

34360 USD / year

≈ 34360 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

34360 USD / year

≈ 34360 USD / year

Living costs

Denver

United States

1310 - 2220 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Denver

Funding

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