OpenFieldDoctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership
Cohort-based executive doctoral program preparing superintendents, school principals, and higher education leaders in data-driven school reform and curriculum justice.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in education or related field with min. 3.25 GPA
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Doctoral leadership prospectus and writing sample
- Recommendation letters
- Three professional references including school supervisor
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Urban Education Leadership Grants providing up to $8,000 per academic year
- Application fee
- $50
- Tuition / joining costs
- $890/credit hour
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official National Louis University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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