Educational Leadership Ed.D.

Become a Top Administrative Leader in an Educational Setting

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Why Choose an Educational Leadership Ed.D. from UHCL?

• Expert Faculty: UH-Clear Lake's leading doctoral program is taught only by faculty with doctorates, many of which were earned at major research universities. 
• High Student Satisfaction Rate: Over 95% of students have expressed high satisfaction with the program, based on annual anonymous survey results.
• Career Advancement Prospects: Approximately 80% of UHCL students of the program find better jobs than their previous ones—before graduation.
• University Teaching Opportunities: Many students in the program receive the opportunity to teach at UHCL as adjunct professors.
• 100% Exam Passing Rate: The program's state superintendent exam for the Superintendent Certification boasts a 100% passing rate.

These factors, combined with UHCL's fiscally sound in-state tuition, demonstrate the quality and value that the Educational Leadership Ed.D. delivers.

Application Deadline: June 1

New students are accepted to start fall semester only. The application process runs from September to June.

For graduate student admissions information, please visit How to Apply as a Graduate Student.

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Admissions Requirements

• Educational Leadership Ed.D.
• Admission Deadline

  Fall Only: June 1 (applicants need to submit all their "supplemental" documentation by July 15)

• Application

  Both university and program applications are required.

• Special Requirements
  • GRE Scores Not Required: The GRE requirement will automatically be removed after successful submission of the admission application.
  • Master's Degree from an Accredited Institution
  • Official Transcripts
    • Students should submit official transcripts from every college or university attended to the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Office of Admissions or International Admissions.
    • Please review New Student Admissions in the Graduate Catalog under Transcripts and Records Information to learn how to submit an official college transcript to UHCL.

  The following documents should be uploaded through the UHCL Graduate Application Portal.

  • Resume
  • Letter of Intent - Please structure your letter as follows:
    • Paragraph 1 - Why do you wish to pursue a doctoral-level degree in Education Leadership?
    • Paragraph 2 - What are your career goals and how will this degree help you accomplish your long-term goals?
    • Paragraph 3 - What are your research interests as they relate to education?
    • Paragraph 4 - What are your scholarly and professional accomplishments as they relate to your educational leadership?
    • Paragraph 5 - How does your prior work experience relate to your interest in the doctoral program focusing on educational leadership?
  • Three reference forms - At least one reference must be from a supervisor or other administrator familiar with the applicant's work. If possible, at least one of the Reference Forms should be from a professor involved in the applicant's master's program.
  • Letter of Support from Employer

• Educational Leadership EdD with Certification Specialization
• Superintendent and Principal as Instructional Leader Specialization Requirements

  Before being permitted to enroll in any course leading to either Superintendent certification or Principal as Instructional Leader certification, students must be admitted to the certification program.

  Upon notifying the College of Education of their intention to pursue Superintendent or Principal as Instructional Leader certification, the student will be directed to submit the following to the College of Education:

  • Teacher Service Record (TSR)
  • College of Education Advanced Certification Program Application
  • Interview Video
    • Record a 5-8 minute video of yourself that answers the following questions:
      • What can you tell us about yourself and your experiences that will make you a good candidate for the Superintendent or Principal as Instructional Leader program?
      • What does leadership mean to you?
      • How do you use critical self-reflection in your professional growth?
      • Explain how you plan to balance self-care, role responsibilities/expectations, and the rigor of a graduate program?
    • Upload the video of YouTube as "unlisted" and then send the link to the College of Education as directed.

  Principal as Instructional Leader Admissions Essay and Principal as Instructional Leader Interview video will be scored based on program established rubrics.

  Superintendent Admissions Essay and Superintendent Interview video will be scored based on program established rubrics.

  Once your application has been approved, you will be prompted to formally accept your office of admission to the program and pay a required $37 TEA Admission fee.

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