Educational Leadership

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EdD

Educational Leadership

Format & Location

Online, Low Residency

School/College

School of Education & Human Development

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Start Dates

Fall (September)

Application Deadline

Rolling Admission

Completion

36 months

Schedule

Part-Time

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��Ƶ University's Doctorate in Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership is a three-year online, low-residency program with a focus on educational leadership. Students can choose between two tracks: the Teacher Leader track or the Higher Education Administration track.

Pursue the Teacher Leader Track.

The Teacher Leader track is tailored for certified, experienced educators who already have taken on, or seek to take on, expanded roles and responsibilities in their grade-level teams, departments, schools, or districts. This track aims to influence teaching and learning practices on a greater scale.

Pursue the Higher Education Administration Track.

The Higher Education Administration track prepares professionals working in higher education to advocate for equity and the well-being of their student communities. This track equips leaders for roles across postsecondary settings, such as student affairs, institutional advancement, admissions, marketing, and communications.

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Course Requirements

54 credits

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Graduate Admission
gradadmis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4184

Robert D. Hannafin

Professor of Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation, Education

rhannafin@fairfield.edu

Ethical Leaders

Ethical leaders who engage in decision-making driven by principles, justice, honesty, and respect and work toward the well-being of all learners and the greater school community.

Reflective Scholar- Practitioners

Critically reflective scholar-practitioners who use data and co-construct knowledge to address educational challenges and opportunities to improve teaching and learning for all students.

Advocates for Social Justice

Advocates for social justice and anti-racist policies and practices who take action as leaders with and for students, families, communities, and organizations for transformative change.

Compassionate Relationship-Builders

Compassionate relationship-builders who inspire, serve, and lead within learning communities and build capacity to improve educational opportunities for all.

Organizational Collaborators

Organizational collaborators who forge partnerships that will inspire and motivate key community stakeholders to transform learning experiences for all students.

Agents of Change

Change agents who address educational issues through multiple perspectives within the social, political, and emotional context of communities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Applicants will be required to provide:

The online application and appropriate application fees
Official transcripts from all previously earned degrees
Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to leadership experiences and commitment to equity and excellence for all students
A professional resume
A two-page statement of purpose in which the applicant describes their work as a higher education professional or an educator, including a discussion of leadership activities, professional goals, research interests, and reasons for pursuing a scholar-practitioner doctoral degree at ��Ƶ University
A product or example (in the form of a sample of work, presentation, project, or proposal) from their teaching or leadership work that shows their efforts to bring about sustained change intended to result in equitable outcomes for all students

The Jesuit Education Teacher Leader Scholarship is for new students admitted who are also teachers at Jesuit high schools. The scholarship applies $1,000 towards tuition in the first semester. For more information please contact Program Director Bob Hannafin.

Applicants may transfer up to nine credits into the EdD program with approval from the director.

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