Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program is intended for a wide audience of individuals with experience in K-12 educational settings who desire to advance their careers. Many educational professionals want a defined, predictable program of study that supports steady progress and complements the busy schedule of a teacher and/or school leader. This program institutes a cohort-based executive-format program, wherein courses are offered on weekends and during the summer, accommodating the schedules of working professionals. The program fosters and reinforces Temple's commitment to social justice, equity, and ethical practices. The courses, course sequence, and dissertation process are designed in a way that the program coheres around these issues and their implications for educational leadership. This cohort program consists of a fixed-course sequence and is structured to allow students to complete their degree in three years. The program objectives reflect the essential values of educational leadership and the foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities required for effective postsecondary administrative practice. Students gain: A deep understanding of the historical, social, legal, economic, cultural, and political contexts of higher education administration, An advanced understanding of the governance and finance structures of postsecondary institutions and systems, Sensitivity to the complexities of organizational culture and the ability to lead effectively in diverse settings, The ability to critically examine, diagnose, and address persistent inequities in college access and success, The ability to find, critically review, and apply evidence from scholarly and policy research, and a commitment to using evidence routinely in decision making, and Skills and habits of reflective practice that support equitable and ethical decision making in complex situations.

Master's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A master's degree is preferred but not required. At a minimum, applicants are required to have successfully completed at least 30 graduate credits in a related field to be admitted to the program. All applicants will be expected to transfer in up to 30 credits as advanced standing, with approval.

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A bachelor's degree is required. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is expected.

International applicants should also submit an official document that validates completion and conferral of a degree, diploma, and/or certificate. While not required, international applicants are encouraged to submit transcript(s) to the World Education Services (WES) for evaluation.

Statement of Goals: Using autobiographical style, explain your interest in pursuing a doctoral degree in education. The statement should address the following questions:

How have your personal, academic, and professional experiences shaped your research interests, and how might a doctoral program in Education help you explore those interests?
What academic/professional goals would the program help you to achieve following graduation?
How does the doctoral program at Temple fit your individual interests, needs, and future goals and which faculty member's research best matches your own interests?
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL Paper Total Score - 550
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Resume: Current resume required.

Writing Sample: The academic writing sample should be a paper written for a class within the last five years. If a recent paper is not available, the applicant should compose an op-ed piece on an educational issue of her/his choosing.