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Doctor of Education in Leadership in Schooling, Ed.D.
Are you ready to take your education to the next level? Elevate your leadership abilities and focus your research on topics that are likely to have the greatest impact upon real-world education practices.
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The University of Massachusetts Lowell's Ed.D. degrees offer professional educators the opportunity to complete a terminal degree. Graduates are able to pursue leadership roles in K-12 districts or instructional roles in education departments in higher education. These programs emphasize the development of thoughtful and reflective scholar practitioners. Please note that this degree does not lead to licensure. For more information on licensure programs for Massachusetts teachers, explore our M.Ed. and Ed.S. degrees.
All UMass Lowell Ed.D. candidates receive a degree in Leadership in Schooling, but within this, some may choose to pursue an option in STEM education (see Leadership in Schooling STEM Program of Study).
Students complete the program as members of a cohort. Newly accepted students begin their studies in the middle of May each year, during the University's Summer semester. Students are expected to take 2 courses each semester, and they complete their program over a three-year period. Courses are offered entirely online during the Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters, however there is a one-week, Summer Residency required every year.
Questions about the Ed.D. program should be sent to the Doctoral Coordinator Stacy Szczesiul at Stacy_Szczesiul@uml.edu.
- (see alternatively the Leadership in Schooling STEM Program of Study)
The Ed.D. is structured as a cohort model, beginning each summer. Students are expected to take 2 courses each semester. Courses are completely online. A one-week, summer residency is required each year.
The Ed.D. requires completion of 42 credits beyond the master's or education specialist (CAGS) degree. Nine of these credits are focused on dissertation research. The research for the Ed.D. is applied in nature and may examine an issue pertinent to a local setting. The Ed.D. program requires completion of 11 online courses (33 cr) and 9 credits of dissertation research support through online dissertation seminars. Additionally, candidates must attend a week-long summer residency each year they are in the program.
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CSCE Graduate Restrictions
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
At UMass Lowell, we believe that students should have as much information as possible up front so they can make informed decisions before enrolling in a degree program or signing up for a course.
Tuition for all undergraduate courses offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies is the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition for all online graduate courses is also the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition is priced per credit. To calculate the tuition for a course, simply multiply the per-credit tuition by the total number of credits per course. Exception: If the total number of course contact hours is greater than the total number of credits, the per-credit tuition is instead multiplied by the total number of contact hours.
Fall 2021 Tuition |
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Graduate Online Courses (Except Graduate Online Business*, IT, Engineering and Education Courses)
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$575.00 |
| Graduate Online Business* Courses | $655.00 |
| Graduate Online IT and Engineering Courses** | $590.00 |
| Graduate Online Education Courses | $470.00 |
*Applies to courses with the following prefixes: ACCT, BUSI, ENTR, FINA, MGMT, MKTG, MIST, POMS offered through the Manning School of Business
**Applies to courses with the following prefixes: CHEN, CIVE, EECE, ENGN, MECH, PLAS offered through the Francis College of Engineering. Applies also to MSIT courses in the Master's in Information Technology, Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and the Graduate Certificate in Systems Models and Management.
The cost to audit a course will be charged the rates listed above.
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| Registration Fee per Term | $30.00 |
| Late Fee for Nonpayment | $50.00 |
| Fee for Graduate Degree and Certificate Applications | $50.00 |
You can take courses without being officially enrolled in a certificate or degree program, but you must meet course prerequisites. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Class size is limited. We recommend that you register early to reserve your place in class.
For more information, please visit our Registration Page.
To help you make an informed decision about continuing your education, we access real-time labor market data to provide up-to-the-minute employment information including:
With this information, you'll have a clear understanding of the return on investment you can expect from this program and which skills can help you to further increase your earning power.
As a result of unprecedented demand, we are no longer accepting applications to the 2022 Leadership (non-STEM) cohort in the Ed.D., program. WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2022 STEM COHORT. Applications for 2023 will be accepted from January - October 15, 2022.
Applicants must have a master of education degree or master's degree in a field relevant to PK-12 education that prepares him/her for advanced study. Additionally, applicants should have recent teaching and/or leadership experience in a PK-12 setting and be interested in research and the role of leaders in schools. Candidates who are interested in higher education administration should speak with the Graduate Coordinator before submitting an application.
For specific information regarding any of the above application materials (which may vary for some programs), please see UMass Lowell's Graduate Application Requirements at https://www.uml.edu/Grad/Process/.
Applications can be completed and submitted at any time during the year. Each application is processed — and each applicant notified — as soon as all admissions materials have been received and reviewed. For additional details, please visit https://www.uml.edu/grad/.
Admission to all graduate programs at UMass Lowell is contingent upon successful completion of a bachelor's degree. In many cases, applicants may register for a course before they have formally applied into the program; however, students requiring financial aid may want to wait until they have been formally accepted into the program to ensure that their course(s) will be covered. Contact UMass Lowell's Office of Graduate Admissions if you have questions about the application process.
Email Graduate_Admissions@uml.edu or call 800-656-4723 (for U.S. students) or 978-934-2390 (for international students).
For general questions about registering for courses or to find out who the advisor is for your graduate program, call 800-480-3190. Our admissions and advising teams are here to help!
