EdD in Educational Leadership Online
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75 ALUM SUPERINTENDENTS
In California K-12 districts
97% OF ALUMNI
were satisfied with their
decision to attend USC Rossier
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP ONLINE: K-12 Concentration
Lead high performing K-12 schools and districts in an administrative role
The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership online (EDL online) is a three-year degree program that will prepare you to be an educational leader in K-12 settings. Designed to accommodate the schedule of working professionals, the program will train you to become a critically conscious leader with the skills to address inequities in education that affect learning opportunities and outcomes.
Candidates for this program must have a master’s degree, a minimum of three years of relevant full-time work experience and leadership experience. The EDL online program is only offered for the K-12 Leadership in Urban School Settings concentration. Additional concentrations are offered in our on-campus EDL program.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Designed for Working Professionals
Take courses only one night per week during most semesters.
Emphasis on Educational Equity
Learn how to recognize and address critical issues in communities that serve the historically marginalized.
Dissertation in Practice
Conduct action-oriented research to tackle a problem of practice that impedes access to equitable educational opportunities and outcomes.
Relevant Coursework
Implement what you are learning immediately in your workplace.
ONLINE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Courses in the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership online (EDL online) program are conducted live in a real-time virtual classroom environment. The live sessions are facilitated by faculty and include highly interactive, engaging and collaborative discussions. Prior to attending live sessions, you will complete assignments submitted through the learning management system.
FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
You will be automatically considered for limited USC Rossier scholarships averaging $10,000 that span the first two years of the program. There is no need to submit a separate application. Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, demonstrated dedication to the USC Rossier mission and other distinguishing characteristics.
After you apply for financial aid at USC, the USC financial aid office will determine your financial need and process your financial aid summary document, which will consist mostly of federal loans. In addition, USC participates in a variety of private student loan programs.
TESTIMONIAL
“It is evident that being part of the Trojan Family is part of the culture of USC. I have chosen USC as my institution because the name, reputation and network will allow me to further my educational and career goals. I truly believe that this network is stronger than any other university and is unique to USC.”
—Lara Gruebel EdD ‘20
Creating Opportunities: EDL alum Hattie Mitchell
Questions? (213) 740-0224