Educational Leadership Ed.D.
College of Education|Academic Programs|Educational Leadership
The Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) is dedicated to developing racially conscious leaders for K-12 schools, higher education, and non-profit organizations.
Course Delivery Method
The Doctorate in Educational Leadership is designed for working professionals. Classes meet from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday evenings and are offered completely online via Zoom for admitted and registered students.
Applications for the 2025 Cohort
The next Educational Leadership Doctorate cohort begins in the fall of 2025.
The application window is open from December 2, 2024, to April 1, 2025.
Note: The program is offered exclusively online and is not eligible for I-20 issuance. Therefore, we cannot admit international students.
Meet our Faculty
Our faculty is committed to developing educators with strong skills in racial equity leadership, instructional leadership, and experiential learning. Watch our videos to learn about our experienced and passionate team.
Expanded Information on the Educational Leadership Ed.D. Program
Learn more about the delivery model and locations of the Doctorate in Educational Leadership.
Educational Leadership Ed.D.
The degree is designed for educational practitioners who seek an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, education organizations, or as university/college faculty. The program addresses advanced preparation of leaders and will focus on racial equity and applied research in the field of education.
Typical Plan of Study
The doctorate in educational leadership is delivered using a hybrid cohort model. Courses are sequenced in a plan of study specifically designed to support student learning.
Admission Requirements for Ed.D. Program
Admission requirements and application instructions for the Educational Leadership Ed.D. program at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Faculty Videos
Meet the faculty and learn more about the Educational Leadership Ed.D. program at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Ed.D. Brochure
The Ed.D. brochure provides an overview of the Doctorate in Educational Leadership.
