Overview

The intended audience for this Teacher Leadership programme at Rutgers University is individuals who are currently or will be working as teacher educators in a college or university setting, or who are responsible for professional development of educators in some kind of educational setting, such as a teacher leader, curriculum coach, coordinator of curriculum and instruction, or a subject area coordinator.

Principals or other leaders of organizations interested in learning more about professional development and practitioner educational opportunities that lead to sustained change and improvement are also encouraged to apply.

Careers

Graduates of the programme and the Teacher Leadership concentration are prepared to be change agents in the educational communities they serve. They are poised to pursue leadership roles that directly involve the development, oversight, regulation and improvement of education and professional programmes designed to prepare and advance teacher service and instructional practice. Graduates may work in higher education in college or university settings, or in settings where they are responsible for professional development of educators.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The Ed.D. Programme culminates with a yearlong capstone/dissertation experience.

The dissertation requires students to identify and investigate a problem of practice systematically using current literature, and inquiry methodology.

Students are to write a final report that is presented publicly that may include a conference presentation, journal article or book chapter, or presentation to a local community.

Students will have the option of working on their dissertation projects individually or in groups organized around key topics of interest.

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Brunswick, 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

Personal Statement

Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Academic Writing Sample

Official Undergraduate Transcripts

Official Graduate Transcripts

1-2 Letters of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37176 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37176 USD / year

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In-State

21648 USD / year

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Living costs

New Brunswick

United States

1204 - 2963 USD / month

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Key information

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Credits

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General requirements

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