Doctor of Educational Leadership

San Jose State University

The Ed.D. Program in Educational Leadership at San Jose State University Educational Leadership Department is dedicated to developing outstanding education leaders who are well prepared to meet the demands and challenges of schools, today and in the future. The program builds on the view that educational leaders serve in learner-centered systems in which inquiry, learning, equity and social justice, and human care are central concerns.

Program Delivery

The hybrid Ed.D. Program is designed so that it may be completed in nine semesters over three years. This time frame allows for the completion of all coursework, pre proposal/literature review, dissertation proposal, and completion of the dissertation. The hybrid program begins in Summer Year 1 with intensive five- and ten-week summer sessions that meet at least two days per week. Fall and spring semester classes are scheduled as hybrid classes and meet on evenings or weekends during the semester. The second summer involves an optional global component that includes a two-week educational and cultural experience outside of the United States. It is anticipated that students will concurrently be working full time as they pursue their doctoral studies.

The fully online Ed.D. Program is designed so that it may be completed in nine semesters over three years. This time frame allows for the completion of all coursework, pre proposal/literature review, dissertation proposal, and completion of the dissertation. The fully online program begins in Summer Year 1 with intensive five- and ten-week summer sessions that meet at least two days per week. Fall and spring semester classes are scheduled as fully online classes and meet on evenings or weekends during the semester. The second summer involves an optional global component that includes a two-week educational and cultural experience outside of the United States. It is anticipated that students will concurrently be working full time as they pursue their doctoral studies.