Overview

The Transformational Leadership EdD programme from the Long Island University (LIU) prepares educational leaders to transform learning communities; to create lasting school reform; to provide effective oversight of fiscal operations; to infuse new technologies into curricula; to empower teachers to collaborate and develop new ideas for excellence; to inspire lifelong learning among students and adults; to create standards for continuous improvement of diverse schools and communities; and to advance and produce research that contributes to the understanding of the complex process of education.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of the Doctoral programme in Interdisciplinary Educational Studies at Long Island University (LIU) pursue careers as: superintendents, principals, senior-level administrators, curriculum developers, policy analysts, and educational consultants; work in a wide variety of settings, such as public and non-public schools, state departments of education, national and state professional organizations, special education service units and private corporations; and become professors and researchers in colleges and universities.

Accreditation

All undergraduate and graduate programs at LIU Post are registered with the New York State Education Department and accredited by the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child-Centered Education
Reform and Transformation in Education
The Cultures of Pre-kindergarten - 16 Education
Pedagogical Innovations
Educational Leadership in Pre-k - 16 or Higher Education Systems
Educational Policy Studies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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Applications for the fall cohort are accepted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

51 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Required Admissions Application

Application Fee

Official undergraduate and graduate transcript(s) from any college(s) you have attended. Photocopies or student copies are not considered official.

Three letters of recommendation are required.

Write a statement describing your educational and professional goals and discuss what you hope to gain from doctoral study at Long Island University.

Write a statement describing your primary areas of research or inquiry interest. The statement should be one to three pages in length.

Submit a curriculum vitae or résumé, indicating at least three years of successful teaching, leadership or equivalent experience in educational practice.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23855 USD / year

≈ 23855 USD / year
Out-of-State

23855 USD / year

≈ 23855 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

23855 USD / year

≈ 23855 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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Funding

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