Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (EdD)

Program Description

The Doctor of Education (EdD) degree program in educational leadership and policy studies is designed for individuals who intend to pursue leadership positions in the practicing profession. Coursework emphasizes critical analysis of contemporary problems of practice taught in a collaborative study format with professors, school administrators, and colleague 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.

Program Requirements

Sample Plan of Study

Following completion of the required coursework for the PhD, students are expected to maintain active status at New York University by enrolling in a research/writing course or a 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 profession/research.
2. Mapping relevant research which enhances both our understanding of the problem and the need for further research.
3. Use findings of the review to effectively argue the pressing need for the proposed study.

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.