UCF’s College of Community Innovation & Education (CCIE) offers two Ed.D. programs. Ed.D. in Educational Leadership has Higher Education (63 credits, dissertation) and Executive (54 credits, PK-12, Dissertation in Practice/field project) tracks. Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction allows 12-credit specialization selection (Instructional Design, Educational Psychology, TESOL, Reading Education, etc.) with Laboratory of Practice and Dissertation in Practice. Holmes Scholar program provides support for underrepresented doctoral students.
Educational leadership, Organizational systems, School law and finance, Data-based decision making, Political and organizational theory, Research methods, Curriculum design, Instructional assessment, Dissertation development, Capstone project
• Degree Required: Master’s degree
• GRE/GMAT: Optional or Not 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.
UCF graduates lead K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and educational organizations as administrators, curriculum specialists, and leaders.
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