EdD in Educational Leadership & Policy
Are you looking to transform elementary and secondary education through evidence-based leadership and policy expertise? Our EdD program, designed for working professionals, blends research with real-world application and prepares you to make a lasting impact in diverse educational settings.
Offered in in-person and hybrid formats, this program uses a cohort model, enabling students to cultivate a close-knit, supportive, and collaborative community that extends well beyond graduation.
Delivery mode: Hybrid, in person
Program length
4 years
Example career pathways
Senior educational leadership, government or policy maker, international organizations, research, post-secondary teaching
Basic program requirements
8 half courses
Comprehensive exam
Thesis (dissertation in practice)
Example courses
People and Power in Organizations (LHA3040H)
Professional Development Seminar for the EdD (LHA3009H)
Field Research in Educational Leadership and Policy [RM] (LHA3042H)
Methodological Approaches for Researching Education Policy [RM] (EDP3145H)