Harvard’s flagship Ed.D. in Leadership is ranked #1 nationally and brings together a diverse cohort of 25 students. The full-tuition funding package includes stipends and a paid residency where students work with partner organizations. The program emphasizes public education leadership, childhood development, and policy research with particular impact in climate change and immigration policy. First two years focus on core courses like Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Learning, The Workplace Lab for System-Level Leaders, and Driving Change. Third year includes a 10-month paid residency.
Research methods, Leadership theory, Entrepreneurship in education, Systems-level change, Organizational development, Policy analysis, Data-driven decision making, Qualitative and quantitative inquiry, Strategic planning, Capstone project development
• Degree Required: Doctoral degree (Ed.D.)
• GRE: Required
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)
• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required
Most programs have rolling admissions or deadlines in early winter for fall admission. Check the official program website for exact dates.
Harvard graduates pursue senior leadership positions in K-12 schools, higher education, non-profits, and government education agencies.
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