Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (EdD)

Program Description

The Doctor of Education (EdD) degree program in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies is designed to prepare experienced professionals to become transformative leaders and policymakers in P-12 education. This program focuses on developing expertise in educational leadership and policy through interdisciplinary perspectives with a strong emphasis on equity. This doctoral program equips leaders with the skills to identify and address significant problems of practice, utilizing research-informed, equity-driven approaches. Students are tasked to design and conduct original research to tackle real-world challenges, using appropriate methodologies to promote systemic change and advance equitable outcomes. Additionally, the program empowers students to contribute to and communicate their research, ensuring their work influences both professional communities and public discourse in ways that drive positive change in educational systems and policies.

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.

Program Requirements

Sample Plan of Study

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:

1. Identifying a significant problem of practice within the P-12 education profession.
2. Mapping relevant research and theoretical frameworks that enhance both an understanding of a problem of practice and the need for further research.
3. Promote and carry out evidence-based practices that effectively inform or address a problem of practice in the field of education.
4. 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.