Overview

The program at the University of Maryland enrolls cohorts of students who work together to identify, investigate and solve real school system problems. The Ed.D in School System Leadership is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for Superintendent II certification.

Key Features

Grounded in the practices of improvement science
Courses offered in non-standard semester schedule through all day Saturday seminars and online modules
Program culminates in a Capstone Project that focuses on improving or eliminating a real problem of practice within a school system
Graduates of the program receive a Superintendent Endorsement (The only program of its kind in the state of Maryland)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education Policy Making and the School Leader
Managing Educational Organizations in a Diverse Society
Advanced Seminar on Instructional Improvement for School Leaders
The Human Dimension in Administration
Seminar on School District Leadership
System Innovation and Transformation Management
Seminar in School Finance and Resource Management
Applied Research and Data Based Decision Making for School Leaders
Applied Research Design for Education Leaders
Advanced Seminar in Improvement Science

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-27 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

Educational Leadership View 178 other PhDs in Educational Leadership in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate courses taken at a regionally accredited college or university
Minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in all graduate courses completed to fulfill requirements of a master’s degree
Master’s degree in a field relevant to education leadership
Maryland Administrator I Certification or equivalent
Minimum 3 years of successful experience in an educational leadership position
Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with candidates’ leadership potential, relevant experience, and ability to succeed in a rigorous graduate program. A minimum of one letter must be from someone who has served as a supervisor of the applicant
Resume/CV
Professional Statement
Supplemental Application: Applicants respond to three questions related to educational leadership
Personal interview with program faculty
Copy of official transcripts from all institutions from which you received 9-credits or more

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37560 USD / year

≈ 37560 USD / year
Out-of-State

37560 USD / year

≈ 37560 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17560 USD / year

≈ 17560 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

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