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Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Executive Cohort (online)

Become a visionary system leader equipped to drive equity, innovation, and sustainable change in K–12 education.

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Fall 2025 Applications - Final Deadline: 06/27/2025
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Flexible

Pursue a degree on your own terms via Friday evening and weekend online courses.

Transformative

Develop the skills to lead educational institutions and shape their futures.

Prestigious

Earn a doctorate tailored for senior leaders, and join an exclusive executive cohort with access to a powerful Trojan alumni network.

Practical

Gain expertise in K–12 leadership through renowned faculty members and peers facing similar opportunities and goals.

Lead with Purpose to Drive Systemic Change

The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Executive Cohort (online) is designed for senior leaders in K-12 education who are committed to driving meaningful change. This program prepares you to be a critically conscious leader equipped with strategic thinking, evidence-based research skills, and the ability to create equity and foster continuous organizational improvement.

You will:

  • Earn a doctorate respected by employers in the field of K-12.
  • Maintain a full-time work schedule while taking two courses one night a week.
  • Learn alongside a cohort of experienced executive-level education professionals nationwide.
  • Gain the knowledge and tools to address critical issues in historically marginalized communities and make a lasting impact.

This cohort is specifically designed to bring together senior K-12 leaders who are ready to shape the future of education through collaboration, research, and transformative leadership.

Program Details

DEGREE AWARDED

Doctor of Education (EdD)

ESTIMATED LENGTH

2 Years

UNITS

43

PROGRAM COST

$2,354 per unit (estimated)

Estimated cost of attendance

MODALITY

Online

NEXT DEADLINE

Regular Deadline: April 15, 2025

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START DATE

August 25, 2025

CLASS TIMES

Classes are held on Friday evenings and Saturdays, offering a schedule designed to accommodate the busy lives of working professionals. This flexible format ensures students can continue managing their career responsibilities while actively participating in the program’s comprehensive curriculum and collaborative learning environment.

Core Curriculum

In the first year of the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Executive Cohort (online), you will complete courses that reflect USC Rossier’s mission and the program’s purpose: Urban Education and Leadership. During the second year, your coursework will expand to cover Learning, Leading for Instructional Excellence and Equity Immersion, and Research Methods, providing a deeper understanding of educational leadership and instructional strategies.

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Advance Your Career Without Pausing It

Class times are scheduled on Friday evenings and Saturdays during the day to accommodate the students’ work schedules. Join us and learn firsthand why 95% of our alumni said their USC Rossier education prepared them to be more effective in their career.

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