EdD in Educational Leadership
As today's education landscape continues to undergo rapid change in technology, economy and culture, school administrative leaders must be equipped with the skills, knowledge and vision to steer institutions through this ongoing evolution.
Small, collaborative classes emphasize organizational and research skills, ethical values, and leadership by integrating theory with real-world application opportunities.
Join Us for Our Next Event
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Online Information Session
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 at
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Quick Facts
| Program Units 60 |
Average Duration 3 years |
| Flexibility On-campus, hybrid courses; full-time course load. Weekend format (Friday evening, Saturday daytime). |
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| Course Availability Year-round with Summer, Fall and Spring semesters. |
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| Start Term New students begin during the Summer semester. |
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Our Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership empowers seasoned professionals
to further enhance their abilities and position themselves for heightened leadership
roles.
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Contact Us
clugrad@CalLutheran.edu
805-493-3325
Graduate School of Education Open House
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm
We’re hosting an Open House reception to give you an opportunity to learn more about what Cal Lutheran's Graduate School of Education has to offer. You'll meet faculty and staff, current students, and alumni who can tell you first-hand about the value of our programs. We offer graduate education degrees that will prepare you to lead and transform education for the challenges of the future. Whatever your program of interest we’d love to meet!
Program Highlights
Small, collaborative classes emphasize organizational and research skills, ethical values, and leadership by integrating theory with real-world application opportunities. You'll contribute to student success by:
- Leading organizational change in a diverse society
- Establishing a caring, collaborative learning community
- Utilizing effective administration and technology principles
- Evaluating individual, organizational, and societal education contexts
Featured Course
EDLD 605: Instructional Leadership in Modern, Complex Organizations
This course explores several major theories of learning, group process and organizational development, and the implications of those theories for diagnosis and action to influence learner outcomes.
It includes emphasis on the problems, dilemmas, and opportunities for leaders in educational, public and human service organizations.
Sara CookI was drawn to the hybrid structure of the EdD program, which provided class meeting times that were convenient for a working professional and provided in-person interaction. This program is for anyone who wants to complete their doctorate degree with the support and interaction of an in-person program combined with the convenience of online instruction.
Associate Registrar for Academic and Student Services, UC Santa Barbara