Doctoral Programs Side-by-Side Comparisons
Doctoral Program Comparisons
| PhD in Urban Education Policy | EdD in Educational Leadership | EdD in Organizational Change and Leadership | Global Executive EdD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For | Aspiring academicians and researchers in education policy | Aspiring or established leaders usually in traditional K-12 or higher education settings | Aspiring or established leaders in a variety of organizational settings, including colleges and universities, K-12 environments, non-profits, cultural institutions and governmental organizations | Senior leaders in ministries of education, universities, schools or school systems, education-related multilateral or non-governmental organizations, and education-related corporations |
| Goals | Conduct and disseminate meaningful research in urban education policy. | Provide critically conscious leadership in K-12, higher education and other educational contexts. | Drive systemic change in organizational settings | Achieve large-scale improvements across educational systems through strategic use of policy, innovative practice and assessment. |
| Required Work Experience | None | 3-5 years | 3-5 years | 10 years |
| Required Master’s Degree | No | Yes | No | No |
| Estimated Program Length | 48 months* | 32 months* | • 33 months* with prior Master’s degree • 44 months* without prior Master’s degree |
• 25 months* with prior Master’s degree • 36 months* without prior Master’s degree |
| Delivery Format | On-campus | On-campus •Southern California |
Online with annual multiday on-campus sessions | Hybrid combining on-campus with online |
| Schedule | Full-time | For working professionals – students usually complete two to three courses per term, including summers | For working professionals – students usually complete two courses per term, including summers | For working professionals. All day during residential sessions and weekly for online sessions |
| Research Focus | Discovery of new knowledge | Application of relevant research to make data-driven decisions in educational contexts. | Application of research to practice, innovation in educational practice | Application of research to practice, innovation in educational practice |
| Dissertation | Research contribution to theory and scholarly knowledge | Practice-oriented final participatory scholarly project | Practice-oriented structured demonstration of problem solving skills | Diagnoses, researches solutions, and develops recommendations for a field-based problem |
| Estimated Tuition and Fees* | Graduate assistantship covers tuition | $85,152 | • $71,909 – with prior Master’s degree •$102,529 – without prior Master’s degree |
• $125,000 – with prior Master’s degree •$153,000 – without prior Master’s degree |
*Assuming the student follows the approved program of study. The actual completion time and cost may vary depending on the length of time required to complete the dissertation