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Program Description
The Doctor of Education (EdD) degree program in educational leadership and policy studies is designed for individuals who intend to examine the conceptual, organizational, political, social, managerial, interpersonal, and technical dimensions of schools and other educational institutions as they prepare for senior education leadership and policy positions. This doctorate includes administrative core and research classes that emphasize critical analysis of contemporary problems of practice in collaborative study environments with professors, school leaders, and doctoral students.
Admissions
Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components:
- Résumé/CV
- Statement of Purpose
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- Proficiency in English
See NYU Steinhardt's Graduate Admissions website for additional information on school-wide admission. Some programs may require additional components for admissions.
See How to Apply for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.
Sample Plan of Study
Plan of Study Grid
| 1st Semester/Term |
|---|
| EDLED-GE 3097 |
Professional Seminar in Administration I |
3 |
| EDLED-GE 3001 |
Research Methods in Education Leadership and Policy Studies. |
3 |
| | Credits | 6 |
| 2nd Semester/Term |
|---|
| AMLT-GE 3301 |
Educational Reform and Leadership |
3 |
| EDLED-GE 3098 |
Professional Seminar for Administration II |
3 |
| | Credits | 6 |
| 3rd Semester/Term |
|---|
| EDLED-GE 3005 |
Educational Policy Analysis |
3 |
| RESCH-GE 2140 |
Approaches/Qualitative Inquiry |
3 |
| | Credits | 6 |
| 4th Semester/Term |
|---|
| AMLT-GE 3027 |
Quantitative Methods in Organization and Administrative Studies I |
3 |
EDLED-GE 3013
|
Dissertation Proposal Seminar in Administration I
or Dissertation Proposal Seminar |
3 |
| | Credits | 6 |
| 5th Semester/Term |
|---|
| AMLT-GE 2053 |
Organizational Theory |
3 |
|
3 |
| | Credits | 6 |
| 6th Semester/Term |
|---|
|
3 |
|
3 |
| | Credits | 6 |
| 7th Semester/Term |
|---|
|
3 |
|
3 |
| | Credits | 6 |
| | Total Credits | 42 |
Following completion of the required courseworkm students are expected to maintain active status at New York University by enrolling in Maintain Matriculation (MAINT-GE 4747) course. All non-course requirements must be fulfilled prior to degree conferral, although the specific timing of completion may vary from student-to-student.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:
- Identifying a significant problem of practice within the P-12 education profession.
- Mapping relevant research and theoretical frameworks that enhance both an understanding of a problem of practice and the need for further research.
- Promote and carry out evidence-based practices that effectively inform or address a problem of practice in the field of education.
- Contribute to the public discourse on organizational behavior, educational reform, and educational policy from an equity and social justice-based lens.
Policies
NYU Policies
University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages.
Steinhardt Academic Policies
Additional academic policies can be found the Steinhardt academic policies page.