Penn’s Mid-Career Ed.D. in Educational Leadership is designed for accomplished education professionals and senior leaders ready to deepen expertise and drive meaningful change. The program blends online courses with monthly weekend meetings and week-long summer sessions. Penn has created 7 doctorates in education total, with multiple tracks including Chief Learning Officer Ed.D. and Executive Doctorate in Higher Education Management. The Graduate School of Education is committed to personalized experience with ~1,600 students and 40 tenured faculty.
Strategic leadership, Organizational change, Instruction and learning, Educational finance, Policy analysis, Research methods, Equity-centered decision making, Stakeholder engagement, Systems thinking, Dissertation development
• Degree Required: Master’s degree
• GRE/GMAT: Optional
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 100+ / IELTS 7.0+)
• 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.
Penn graduates lead at the district, state, and national levels, guiding organizational transformation and instructional improvement.
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