Global Executive Doctor of Education
The Global Executive Doctor of Education (Global EdD) program is designed for full-time working professionals around the world who have a Master’s degree and significant leadership experience. The program prepares senior educational leaders, policy makers, administrators, and change agents for the challenging task of improving individual and national education outcomes. This program prepares leaders to achieve large-scale improvements across educational systems through strategic use of policy, innovative practice and assessment. The Global Executive EdD stresses the examination of educational solutions from around the world as participants work with their own local challenges.
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Curriculum Overview
The program can be completed in approximately 25 months and allows students to remain fully employed while pursuing their doctorate. Participants will travel for nine intensive class sessions in Los Angeles and other locations around the world. Students should expect to spend at least 12-15 hours per week on homework and online activities during the online portions of the program.
Coursework Examples
- Fostering Entrepreneurship in Educational Systems
- Global Trends: Emerging Ideas, Emerging Markets
- Making Choices: Deciding Among Policy Alternatives
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The Admissions Committee seeks students whose academic background, professional experience, demonstrated leadership abilities, and communication skills meet the demands of the program and show promise for continued growth as an educational leader.
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Sabrina Chong Director Global Executive Doctor of Education Program |
geedd@rossier.usc.edu (213) 740-6019 |