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Designed to be completed in as few as 40 months, the EdD in Organizational Leadership program combines research-driven academics and real-world learning via online and in-person classwork and immersion experiences to prepare you to become a purpose-driven and transformative leader in your community — and beyond.
Hybrid learning
The EdD program is a mix of live and asynchronous online learning, and in-person sessions.
Three specializations
Tailor your degree with offerings in Change Management, Learning Technologies, and PK-12 Leadership.
No GRE required
We place an emphasis on your leadership potential, not on test scores.
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Learning comes to life via four onsite experiences at our West Los Angeles campus, along with a domestic and international immersion experience.
Select a faculty chair and work in the final semesters on a dissertation, which includes a proposal, preliminary oral examination, and final manuscript defense.
A 12:1 student-faculty ratio allows for robust, thoughtful conversations and questions during class and for dedicated mentorship.
At Pepperdine University, students prepare for a life of purpose, service, and leadership. For more than 80 years, the integration of academic excellence and our Christian values has guided graduates to lead productive, purposeful lives that transform communities throughout the world.
With its high-touch, relationship-driven program, Pepperdine delivers a transformative educational experience that cultivates a diverse community of students from all backgrounds who build lifelong relationships with peers and faculty, and emerge as purpose-driven, innovative leaders ready to make a difference.
Tuition and fees are subject to change and may increase each academic year. Tuition does not include student fees, technology platform licensing, or support services. Learners are also responsible for travel and accommodation costs related to any in-person immersions or residentials, if applicable.
Technology and services powered by 2U, Inc., the parent company of edX.
The Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership cohort-based program is ideal for full-time, experienced, working professionals who are looking to personalize their learning experience and apply what they learn right away in the workforce.
Leveraging the scholar-practitioner model of doctoral training and integrating rigorous academics, hands-on experience, and robust research, you’ll gain expertise in leadership, learning, and policy. A comprehensive curriculum covers leadership theory and practice, research, organizational change, and more, with a strong emphasis on hands-on instruction through on-campus visits and domestic and international immersions.
Choose elective courses within your desired area of interest.
Flexible, but intentional, assignments within core courses are personalized to your career path and role, empowering you to work in a wide variety of leadership positions across organizations and communities.
A 57-credit curriculum — with flexibility for your unique dissertation path — progresses from foundational to advanced research theory, preparing you to begin work on your dissertation in the final semesters.
Students applying to the Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership program from Pepperdine University should possess a strong desire to transform the organizations and communities in which they live and work. No standardized test scores are required.
Applicants must meet the following requirements to apply:
Bachelor’s degree, along with a master’s or doctoral degree
Two letters of recommendation
Résumé or curriculum vitae (CV)
A statement of interest
Official transcripts
A personal and/or group interview is required for qualified applicants
If you’re seeking a personalized learning journey that empowers you to gain valuable, real-world insights on topics that are important to you, and bring those learnings back to your current role, the EdD in Organizational Leadership offers three degree specializations: Change Management, Learning Technologies, and PK-12 Leadership.
Change Management: Gain the tools and insights to effectively design and implement change within an organization.
Learning Technologies: Ideate, create, and implement new and proven learning technologies within schools, corporations, and other public and private organizations.
PK-12 Leadership: Lead the next generation of learners as you guide and develop robust, well-rounded learning environments within schools and school districts. Note, this program does not offer credentials/licensure, but is designed for those who already possess the required licensure to continue their professional learning and elevate their school systems to new levels of academic excellence.