Program Name

Education - Ed.D. Education Leadership Program

 Major Code

0659 

 Address

1029 Moore Hall
Box 951521
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1521 

 Phone

(310) 206-1673 

 Email

eddinfo@gseis.ucla.edu  

 Website

www.gseis.ucla.edu 

 Leading to the degree of

Ed.D. 

 Admission Limited to

Fall 

 Deadline to apply

February 1st 

 GRE (General and/or Subject)

GRE: General 

 Letters of Recommendation

3 

 
 Other Requirements

In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit the departmental application, essays, and resume. All applicants who meet minimum requirements also participate in a small group process.

To be admitted into the Ed.D. program, applicants must have at least three years of successful professional experience in education or the equivalent and demonstrated evidence of potential for professional leadership. Students are admitted by a division or by program and must formally apply for a change of division or program.

The Ed.D. degree is a professional degree designed to meet the needs of individuals preparing for careers of leadership and applied research in the schools and community educational programs. Major foci include practice, applied studies, and knowledge related to professional skills. The major foci of the Educational Leadership Program include innovation and change in schools, postsecondary education and related areas.

The Educational Leadership Program is the only program currently accepting applications for the Ed.D. degree.