Doctor of Education

Graduates of the EdD in Organizational Leadership will be able to:

• Develop an integrative understanding of traditional leadership theories and critical perspectives.
• Develop an understanding of organizations as complex, social and bureaucratic systems within a larger political environment.
• Produce knowledge and interventions that build the capacity within schools, communities, and organizations to work towards social justice.
• Ability to utilize internal and external data sources to inform policy and practice
• Manage conflict and facilitate change associated with resource allocation and institutional priorities, which contribute to the long-term viability of the organization.
• Ability to provide competent oversight to instructional and student services programs, including informed program evaluation and review.
• Ability to navigate organizational structures and cultures to establish partnerships, utilize networks, and encourage collaboration.

General Admission Requirements

Applicants must complete the following steps to apply:

• Submission of a completed application for admission.
• Submission of a signed attestation of high school (or equivalent) completion.
  • Equivalencies can include GED certificates or international credentials that meet our international admissions standards. Home-schooled students must present a diploma that meets the high school graduation requirements of the state in which it was issued.
• Submit proof of attainment of at least an associate degree.
• Arrange for official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended to be submitted to the Office of Records and Registration, University of the Potomac.
• Submit grade reports or scores from any recognized college-equivalency examinations (e.g., CLEP, DANTES, and Advanced Placement).
• Submit certificates from any corporate education training or professional development programs. (Note: An ACE evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for corporate educational training.)
• Submit military training documents. (Note: An ACE military evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for military training.)
• Complete an admissions interview (in person or virtual).

In addition to the general requirements listed above, applicants to our Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership program must provide the following:

• Proof of attainment of a four-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in other countries.
  • International applicants with a three-year undergraduate degree may be admitted on the recommendation of the Admission Committee following an evaluation of each student’s preparation.
• Two letters of recommendation from individuals who may be a direct supervisor or university faculty member. Note that this requirement may be waived for those students with master’s-level transfer credits.
• One essay addressing the student’s preparation for the graduate program, submitted as a Microsoft Word document.

Tuition is calculated per credit hour. Most courses are worth three credits each. Costs below are for domestic (U.S.-based) students only:

• EdD Tuition: $1,551 per credit hour

Additional fees apply. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify. Learn more about affording your degree here.