About: 

UMass Lowell's Ed.D. degrees offer professional educators the opportunity to complete a terminal degree. Graduates are able to pursue leadership roles in K-12 districts or instructional roles in education departments in higher education. These programs emphasize the development of thoughtful and reflective scholar practitioners. Please note that this degree does not lead to licensure.

The Ed.D. is designed as a cohort program. Accepted students begin their program in Summer; it takes three calendar years to complete the program. Courses are completed online during the Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters, and candidates are expected to complete two courses each semester.

Note: This program requires a one-week, on-campus summer residency each year.

Learn More About This Program:

For more information, visit UMass Lowell's Doctor of Education in Leadership in Schooling webpage.

Tuition/Fees: 
Type of Fee Amount
Fee Per Credit $495
Registration Fee Per Semester $30
Returned Check Fee Per Semester* $30
Graduate Degree Application Fee $50
Total for Course** $1,515 ($495 x 3 credits = $1,485 + $30 registration fee per semester)
 
*Applicable when check is returned unpaid.
 
**Courses can vary from one to six credits; this total represents a standard three-credit course.
 
For registration information, visit UMass Lowell's website.

 

Accreditation: 

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

 

Admissions: 

Applicants must have a master of education degree or master's degree in a field relevant to PK-12 education that prepares him/her for advanced study. Additionally, applicants should have recent teaching and/or leadership experience in a PK-12 setting and be interested in research and the role of leaders in schools. Candidates who are interested in higher education administration should speak with a Graduate Coordinator before submitting an application.

For more information about UMass Lowell's graduate admissions process, visit https://www.uml.edu/grad/.

Financial Aid: 

Availability of financial aid varies depending on matriculation and course status. Please contact the Solution Center at 978-934-2000 or TSC@uml.edu to determine eligibility.

More Program Details
Campus: 
UMass Lowell
Contact: 
UMass Lowell School of Education
Phone: 
978-934-2474
Level: 
Post-Graduate
Type: 
Doctoral Degree
Credits: 
42
Tuition Per Credit: 

$495

Format: 
Online
Subject: 
Education

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