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The world needs transformative leaders in education-individuals whose passion for educational quality and equity is matched by a knowledge of learning and development; a firm grasp of public policy issues; and, the organizational leadership skills to translate visionary ideas into real-world success. Our graduates are uniquely prepared for systems-level leadership in schools and universities, nonprofits and philanthropies, mission-driven for-profits, and state and national educational organizations.

In educational leadership, experience matters. Sharing those experiences can generate insights that are hard to come by in other ways. The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership at Duquesne University has produced exceptional educational leaders for schools, universities, and communities for over a quarter century. Our graduates currently serve the needs of children and youth in Pre-K 12 classrooms, organizational boardrooms, and university administration buildings across the country and around the world. Apply today to join an exceptional community of ethical leaders equipped with the courage and intellectual discernment to lead systems-level improvements for social justice as university administrators, principals, superintendents, assistant superintendents, curriculum directors, counselors, leaders of non-profits, and directors of message driven for profits.

Our curriculum balances multidisciplinary coursework with real-world issues to promote learning inside of educational leadership practice. All courses taught by the full time faculty in the Department of Educational Foundations and Leadership. These renowned scholars are recognized for their expertise and research in the areas like evidence-based improvement, policy analysis, program evaluation, culturally relevant pedagogy, classroom assessment, organizational improvement and innovation, immigration, social justice, and effective educational leadership for schools, universities, and communities. Our dynamic curriculum is responsive and relevant to the challenges real leaders face and will empower you to better serve children and youth in public and private schools, colleges and universities, educational organizations, and communities.