Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership
- Kremen School of Education and Human Development
- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
- Prospective Students
- Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ed.D. (Doctor of Education) is a professional degree that focuses on the application of theory and research to problems of practice in education and is designed for working professionals and educational leaders. The Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) tends to be more research-oriented and is often designed for individuals who wish to become faculty or want to pursue research as a main element of their career. CPED provides a video explanation of the Ed.D. vs the Ph.D.
Fresno State’s Ed.D. program receives a high volume of applications every year. Each application cycle is open between October and February prior to the Fall semester of admission.
Prospective students who submit a complete application on or before the deadlines will receive an admissions decision within four weeks. This allows students to make informed decisions when considering the Fresno State program and other doctoral programs.
Your application is not guaranteed to be reviewed after the deadline.
The program coursework for the Ed.D. consists of:
- 60 units of study including the dissertation (48 units of coursework & 12 units of dissertation) in a three-year period
- Students follow a cohort structure
- Dedicated support for each student includes personal advising, graduate writing and
statistics support, research guidance, dissertation advising, learning support, and
conference funding
The cost of the Doctor of Educational Leadership program is below the national average for public universities and well below the cost of private institutions. Tuition and campus-based fees are set by the CSU System and are billed per semester. Additional fees will include books and parking. For an overview of the most current academic year tuition and fees please visit the Money Matters page of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer’s webpage.