Online Program with a 1-Week, On-Campus Residency Each Summer ![]() Doctor of Education in Leadership in Schooling: STEM Option, Ed.D.
Do you teach Science, Technology, Engineering or Math? UMass Lowell's STEM Option for the Leadership in Schooling Ed.D. allows STEM educators to dive deep in their research on educational leadership in these critical knowledge areas.
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UMass Lowell's Leadership in Schooling Ed.D. STEM Option, is designed for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) educators who wish advance their skills as researchers and instructional leaders of PK-12 programs. Individuals who work in STEM fields in higher education may also find the program of value, but must recognize that the leadership aspects are focused on PK-12.
Interested applicants follow the same admission procedures and program requirements as those in the general Leadership in Schooling Ed.D. program, but they follow the STEM Program of Study listed below.
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.
Applications for the Ed.D. program will be reviewed in September and April each year. The deadline for the September review is August 15; the deadline for the April review is March 31.
Questions about the Ed.D. program should be sent to the Doctoral Coordinator Stacy Szczesiul at Stacy_Szczesiul@uml.edu.
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.
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
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 UMass Lowell Online & Continuing Education students is 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.
Spring 2020 Tuition |
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Graduate Online and Audit (except Manning School of Business* Online, MBA in Haverhill, Master's in Information Technology, Master's in Engineering Management, and Education Courses) | $575.00 |
Manning School of Business* Graduate Online Courses | $655.00 |
MBA Graduate Courses in Haverhill | $655.00 |
Master's in Information Technology and Master's in Engineering Management** Online Courses | $590.00 |
Graduate Education Online 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, MECH, PLAS offered through the Francis College of Engineering
Additional Fees |
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Registration Fee per Term (nonrefundable) | $30.00 |
Late Fee for Nonpayment | $50.00 |
Fee for Graduate Degree Application | $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.
Email Graduate_Admissions@uml.edu or call 800-656-4723.
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!