Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

USA

What will I learn?

The Doctor of Education is one of few programs in the region that offers separate concentrations in P-12 and Community College educational leadership. It provides academic training in a professional, culturally diverse environment.

The program prioritizes translating theory into practical application, where practical experiences enrich and refine theoretical knowledge. The curriculum is rooted in inquiry-based, problem-solving approaches, allowing education professionals to learn through deep engagement in discussions, research endeavours and hands-on fieldwork.

The Ed.D. program is a hybrid, year-round program with instruction in fall, spring and summer terms for nine terms. The coursework facilitates integrating graduate studies and practice, periods of intensive study among candidates and opportunities to work with faculty from CSUF. After six terms of instruction and coursework, candidates focus on their dissertations.

The program is cohort-based for peer support, and the hybrid program of study provides flexibility for working professionals. Classes are held late afternoons and evenings, on weekends and/or virtually.

Which department am I in?

College of Education

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (60 units)

Tuition fees
USD $6,273 for fall & Spring Session; USD $6,273 for summer session. If you are not a resident of California, you must add USD $420 for each unit enrolled to your registration and tuition fees

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected January 2026

Venue

College of Education

2600 Nutwood Ave.,

FULLERTON,

California,

92831, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Minimum requirements for admission include:

An earned baccalaureate and master’s degree from accredited institutions of higher education with a GPA in upper division and graduate study of 3.0 or above.

Sufficient preparation and experience pertinent to educational leadership to benefit from the program.

Demonstrated educational leadership potential and skills, including successful experience in schools, postsecondary education, community colleges and/or policy leadership.

Demonstrated academic excellence, problem-solving ability and an interest in critically assessing and improving current educational policies and practices.

TOEFL: 550 or 80 iBT

IELTS: 6.5

PTE: 58

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About California State University - Fullerton

Students at Cal State Fullerton receive a multidisciplinary education which fosters and emboldens critical thinking, creativity, and innovation.

  • Accredited bachelor and master degree programs
  • High-touch student services and co-curricular activities
  • Experiential learning opportunities
  • Desirable and safe Orange County location