The Ed.D. Program provides options for three emphases: Leadership, Teaching and Learning, and School Psychology.
The Leadership emphasis focuses on preparing graduates for administrative positions at the school site, district office, or county, state, and federal levels in public or private education. The Teaching and Learning emphasis prepares graduates for leadership roles in districts and schools, particularly in curriculum and instruction, and for faculty roles in teacher education and other graduate education programs in colleges and universities. Curriculum development, independent consulting, and research are other career possibilities. The School Psychology emphasis prepares graduates for leadership roles in pupil services areas and for teaching, consultation, and independent practice.
The Doctor of Education degree requires students to complete 48 units of coursework, pass the Early Review, complete a Guided Inquiry Project, present at an ethics symposium, attend ethics symposia and annual conferences, and successfully complete the dissertation.
The program is offered via a flexible cohort model. The Azusa campus cohort opens in the fall and meets on Wednesday evenings or Saturdays. Regional center cohorts open each spring and meet on Saturdays. Students complete six units (the equivalent of two courses) per term for three terms per year.
APU also offers doctoral programs in higher education through the School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences. For more information, visit www.apu.edu/bas/highered/programs/.
Azusa (main campus)
Orange County
