EdD in Educational Leadership

We offer two EdD degrees for education professionals who want to develop their skills and advance their careers as educational leaders.

Both doctorate in educational leadership programs are offered in a cohort model with a hybrid delivery format of 60% in the classroom and 40% online, and a dissertation embedded in the program coursework.


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Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Online Information Session
Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025 at 12:00 - 1:00 pm

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EdD in Educational Leadership (K-12)

Gain the experience and vision you'll need to effectively lead 21st century educational organizations.

Small, collaborative classes emphasize organizational and research skills, ethical values, and leadership by integrating theory with real-world application.

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EdD in Higher Education Leadership

Enhance your abilities and be positioned for heightened leadership roles in higher education.

Develop a deeper understanding of the dynamics affecting college students, and engage in the dialogue surrounding critical higher education issues.

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Program Features

3-year cohort-based
60 Units

Embedded Dissertation

On-campus and hybrid courses

Classes meet 4 weekends per semester

The EdD program at Cal Lutheran has fostered my ability to become a more reflective, thoughtful, and focused leader. The program has provided me with essential resources and tools to enhance and improve my practice as a transformational leader of K-12 educational institutions.

Jason Peplinski
Retired Superintendent, Simi Valley Unified School District
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