Overview

The School of Education doctoral degree programs at the University of Massachusetts Lowell prepare professional leaders to identify challenges and reinvent education for the next generation.

What you will learn

The Leadership in Schooling Ed.D. degree empowers the individual to improve leadership, teaching and learning, and to explore innovative solutions to educational problems.

Students who enter the doctoral program will soon find that the emphasis on research and its application to practice will assist them in formulating and investigating questions that are of direct and immediate relevance to their daily professional work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Research Design
Quantitative Data Analysis for Practitioner Leaders
The Inclusive District, Law, Policy and Finance
Systems Leadership
Organizational Learning and Strategic Partnering with Families and Communities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Lowell, United States

Disciplines

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

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Submitted online application
An M.Ed., Ed.S. or master’s degree in a field relevant to K-12 education
Should be currently working in a K-12 school or other setting that serves these students, have at least three years experience as a teacher and/or as an instructional leader, have a commitment to continuing to serve such students as a leader who will influence excellence and equity
Official transcripts from previously earned degrees
2 letters of reference
A professional resume
A two-page statement of purpose
$50 application fee

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

29250 USD / year

≈ 29250 USD / year
Out-of-State

29250 USD / year

≈ 29250 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16672 USD / year

≈ 16672 USD / year

Living costs

Lowell

United States

1130 - 2341 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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