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Home / Academics / Leadership Studies / Doctor of Education in Leadership Doctor of Education in Leadership (EdD) The Lewis & Clark Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership encompasses the P–20 (preschool through baccalaureate) spectrum, affording students the unique opportunity to learn how educational pathways from pre-K/K to the significant transition into higher education play an evolving and ongoing role in educational outcomes. Request Information Be a Changemaker at Every Level of Education Noted for preparing scholar-practitioners who create transformational change in their educational settings, our innovative, cohort-based doctoral program in leadership is committed to developing extraordinary leaders committed to social justice and equity. On-Campus Coursework All classes are offered in person on the Lewis & Clark campus in Portland, Oregon 60 Semester Hours Approximately three years of part-time study (weekend, evening, and July summer classes) Start in Summer Start your journey in the summer to accommodate your academic schedule. Program Overview Total credit hours: 60 Program start: Summer Program length: Three years of part-time study Location: On-campus Program director: Mollie Galloway → CATALOG I think of my own daughter, my nieces and nephews. My goal is to be the principal, and eventually the superintendent, that they need me to be. Arielle Hammond More about Arielle The members of my cohort, instructors and researchers have really stretched my thinking and helped me to grow exponentially as a leader. Kristy Mize More about Kristy Choose Your Concentration Doctoral candidates choose either the PK–12 or Higher Education Student Affairs (HESA) concentration, enabling you to deeply examine the education system in which you serve. PK–12 Concentration Lewis & Clark’s innovative, cohort-based PK–12 doctoral program in leadership is committed to developing extraordinary leaders committed to social justice and equity. About PK–12 Concentration How to Apply PK–12 Concentration With Principal License The PK–12 Concentration With Principal License allows incoming students to complete the coursework necessary to be recommended for the principal license alongside earning their doctorate. About PK–12 Concentration With License How to Apply Higher Education Student Affairs (HESA) Concentration In the HESA doctoral concentration, current and rising leaders of postsecondary education are deliberate in challenging their assumptions about the system of higher education; acknowledge how practices and policies maintain and reproduce inequality on college campuses; and prepare for their role and responsibility to lead institutions toward educational equity. About HESA Concentration How to Apply What makes this program unique? Social Justice Focus The mission of the program is to promote social justice and equity through P–20 education. The themes of social justice and equity run throughout the classes that constitute the Doctor of Education in Leadership Program. Applied Learning The research of degree candidates is directly applicable to conditions, programs, and/or structures in the educational settings where you work. Cohort Structure As part of a cohort you will progress through a structured curriculum that provides opportunities to test your knowledge in the classroom as well as in work-site settings. Scholarships Available For information on the scholarships available for doctoral students, please follow the link below. Explore Scholarships Attend an Info Session We encourage all prospective graduate students to begin their journey by attending an information session. An admissions-led, program-specific, or faculty-led session is an excellent opportunity to learn more about each program, or to compare similar programs, in an informal and conversational setting. Sign Up for a Session Get to Know Lewis & Clark Applying to graduate school is an exciting step in your educational journey. The Lewis & Clark Graduate School admissions team is here to help you along the way. Graduate Admissions Visit Us Already applied? Take the next step in your graduate school journey! Our registration page can help you learn how to register for classes and view important policies before attending L&C. Go to Registration Graduate Programs in Leadership Studies is located in room 308 of Rogers Hall on the Graduate Campus. email eda@lclark.edu voice 503-768-6080 fax 503-768-6085 Department Teaching, School Counseling, and Leadership Studies Department Administration Chair: Mollie Galloway Administrative Specialist: Bernette Jenkins-Pleas Lewis & Clark 615 S. Palatine Hill Road MSC 84 Portland OR 97219 Admissions Academics Financial Aid Alumni
