MSU’s College of Education has two Ed.D. programs. The Ed.D.-DEL (K-12 Administration) is 3-year hybrid, CPED-approved, with summer intensives and group capstone projects in Year 3 addressing community problems of practice. Prepares students for Michigan Central Office Administrator (COA) certification. New 2024 program: Ed.D. in Leadership for Equity-Minded Change in Postsecondary Education for higher education professionals with cohort model and common 45-credit curriculum.
K-12 Leadership: Educational leadership, Systems improvement, Research methods, Equity practices, Community engagement, Capstone project; Higher Education: Equity-minded leadership, Higher education challenges, Organizational change, Dissertation in Practice
• Degree Required: Master’s degree
• GRE/GMAT: Optional
• 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.
MSU graduates lead Michigan K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and educational organizations as principals, superintendents, and administrators.
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