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About the program

  • Six required immersion experiences:

    Learning comes to life via four onsite experiences at our West Los Angeles campus, along with a domestic and international immersion experience. 

  • Doctoral dissertation:

    Select a faculty chair and work in the final semesters on a dissertation, which includes a proposal, preliminary oral examination, and final manuscript defense.

  • Small class sizes:

    A 12:1 student-faculty ratio allows for robust, thoughtful conversations and questions during class and for dedicated mentorship.

Curriculum

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.

  • Tailor your learning experience:

    Choose elective courses within your desired area of interest.

  • Create personalized assignments:

    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.

  • Learn from a robust curriculum:

    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.

Ready to advance your career?

Degree specializations

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.