Fairfield University’s Doctorate in Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership is a 3-year online, low-residency program focused on leadership for social justice. The program includes two 3-day summer residencies emphasizing leadership, team building, and research dissemination.
Offering two tracks. The Teacher Leader track, which prepares experienced educators for transformative change in K-12 settings, and the Higher Education Administration track, designed for professionals advocating for equity in postsecondary environments.
Complete two summer residencies.
Choose between Teacher Leader or Higher Education Administration tracks.
Benefit from a rich educational environment with networking and close faculty mentorship.
Jesuit Education Teacher Leader Scholarship available for eligible students.
Fairfield University’s 50+ graduate programs spanning five schools are designed to deepen expertise in your chosen field and propel your career. With a dedicated faculty and robust career support services, Fairfield fosters an environment in which our students are challenged, collaborate effectively, and thrive. Rooted in our rich Jesuit Catholic mission, Fairfield empowers its students to emerge as ethical leaders who embrace social responsibilities and make a profound impact in their communities.
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