OpenFieldDoctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership
University of Northern Colorado Denver Center at Lowry · Denver, Colorado, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Executive doctoral program for school district superintendents and educational policymakers focusing on organizational change, school finance, and education law.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Executive Leadership Fellowship: $4,000 award towards dissertation research
- Tuition Rate
- $715 per credit hour
- Application Fee
- $60
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- 3.25+ master's degree GPA with 3+ years leadership experience
- English Language
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80
- Standardized Exam
- Not required
- Application Materials
- Transcripts, leadership portfolio, problem of practice dissertation proposal
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of reference (one from district supervisor)
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Northern Colorado Denver Center at Lowry's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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