PhD in Educational Administration and Supervision

The doctoral degree in educational leadership, an Ed.D., is a demanding, multidisciplinary degree meant to prepare leaders for public education in California, spanning early childhood through the community college level. Candidates select a specialization in either P-12 leadership or community college leadership, and the program is organized around social justice, equity and transformative approaches to leading. Students progress together as a cohort. Classes meet in person on weekends, a schedule designed for people who hold jobs while studying. Along the way they carry out research projects that tackle real problems of practice found in varied educational settings. People considering the degree should plan with an advisor early so that sequencing and campus requirements align. The university bulletin contains every requirement, the course catalog and the stated outcomes, and prospective students can use that entry to compare the doctorate with related options and to talk through planning with department faculty.