The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program with provisions for educational leadership, including special education administration, is designed for a person who is planning on working in the field primarily as a practitioner; interested in educational research in settings such as a school district or educational institution; interested in developing continued leadership in education; and policy-making roles.
The minimum number of credit hours for the degree is 75, which may include up to 30 credits from the student's master’s degree and Education Specialist Certificate Coursework.
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January 2025
College of Education
441 Education Bldg.,
DETROIT,
Michigan,
48202, United States
The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies require a master’s degree from an accredited institution or 30 graduate semester hours beyond the bachelor’s degree from an accredited graduate school with no grade lower than ‘B’ and a graduate GPA of at least 3.50.
English proficiency
IELTS: 6.5 (overall band) *We do not accept IELTS Indicator
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 79 internet-based (IBTT) 550 paper-based (PBTT)
Duolingo English Test: 110
Michigan English Test (MET): 64
PTE: 58
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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