Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
The University of California, San Diego, and California State University, San Marcos jointly offer a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership. This
Vision
Develop passionate and empathetic educational leaders who shape an equitable future for a diverse society.
Mission of the JDP Program
The Joint Doctoral Program (JDP) in Educational Leadership at UCSD/CSUSM is committed to supporting and developing education leaders who are dedicated to equity, justice, inclusiveness, compassion, and diversity of thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds.
JDP Community of Leaders:
- Creates inclusive, compassionate, and safe environments
- Learns from and with others
- Demonstrates empathy with a desire to cross boundaries
- Dreams, wonders, and imagines new educational environments
- Designs creative solutions with and for people
- Questions convention, status quo, and assumptions
- Works relentlessly to close equity gaps
- Embraces doubt
- Nurtures strengths and vulnerabilities
We seek educators who wish to
- P-12 Leadership/Administration
- Higher Education Administration & Student Affairs
The Joint Doctorate in Educational Leadership has three foci. First, we are committed to a program of study that addresses issues of social justice in all aspects of education. Second, we teach using
JDP Community Principles
- Commit to having our thinking challenged
- Speak from our own experiences
- Open to listening and hearing others
- Create and nurture a space where all voices are heard.
- Respect confidentiality
- Share the lesson, not who or where it was said
- Participate with a “value-added” approach
- Be mindful about both the message and delivery
Please complete our Ed.D. Interest Form to receive progam updates.
Join us Spring 2021 at one of our virtual informational sessions to learn more about our program, admisisons, curriculum and much more. Also, the sessions will be a great opportunity to hear from faculty, students and alumni.
CSU San Marcos hosted Informational Meeting
Thursday, May 6th 5:00-6:00 pm
UC San Diego hosted Information Meeting
Wednesday, May 19th 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
RSVP here for one of our informational meetings. We will email you the Zoom link as it gets closer.
Email Melissa Wolf with any questions you may have.
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About
Program Overview
The Joint Doctorate in Educational Leadership is a year-round intense learning experience that starts in the Winter Quarter (semester at CSUSM) and requires at a minimum of three full years of study with classes held winter, spring, summer, and fall. Students are registered for 8-10 units each quarter, which translates into two 4-unit classes and in some quarters a 2-unit practicum or in the third year two (2-unit) colloquia. At the graduate
Students will take courses designed to develop five specific leadership capacities that form the foundation of the program. They
In each of these classes, students collaboratively explore current research and theory and are asked to critically analyze and relate the readings to their practice. In addition, practice is reviewed in relation to how it informs theory and research. In the research strands, students critically review current research, learn how to do a literature review that helps frame new avenues for future research, learn the basics of research design, investigate both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, and learn how these methods can be combined to conduct more valid and reliable research.
Leadership Capacities
Leadership for Learning: The foundation of this Joint Ed.D. rests on the belief that the work of school leaders must always address the common objective of enhancing and providing the best conditions for student learning. Learning to apply the effective tools of leadership requires the acquisition of flexible communication skills, creative decision-making capabilities, a collaborative approach to problem-solving, and the confidence to take calculated risks. At its core, effective leadership depends on one's ability to advance the skills and dispositions of the adults involved in the instruction of students.
Leadership for a Diverse Society: Leadership for a diverse society requires
Leadership for Organizational Change: Developing leaders who are prepared for and understand the importance of organizational change is a program priority. Meeting the needs of an evolving educational system will require leaders who support a myriad of strategic innovations that will lead to positive changes in their organizations. Candidates will focus on developing critical habits of action to support effective problem solving, build leadership capacity within institutions, and alter institutions in ways that significantly improve the learning condition for their students.
Leadership for Organizational Development: The program will help individuals design organizational growth plans and encourage them to actively support each other as they work to implement their plans. This experience will help graduates understand the importance of building leadership capacity within their educational organizations. One of the essential features of the program is the development of a community of learners who have experience creating safe, reflective environments for academic study,
Leadership for the Future: The program will help leaders plan for the future as leaders. This strand is comprised of a specific course focused on the future as well as two advanced topic classes and two colloquia designed to address cutting issues in leadership such as legal issues, technology, cognitive development, learning theory, and social concerns that impact all leaders. The goal is not just to focus on the problems of today, but to design and lead learning organizations able to create positive futures.
Research: In addition to expanding students’ theoretical and practical knowledge in leadership that can address issues of social justice, a key component of a doctoral program is conducting research. A series of research courses enable students to learn about both qualitative and quantitative research paradigms and to know how to design and conduct a major study often using the student's own
Admission and Application
Candidates must meet the general admissions requirements and be accepted by the Graduate Divisions of Cal State San Marcos and UC San Diego. In addition, students must be recommended for admission by the Joint Ed.D. Graduate Admissions Committee.
Applicants interested in being considered for Financial Aid should complete the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. UC San Diego's School Code is 001317.
Please reach out to Melissa Wolf for our slides and recording from our recent informational meeting this spring.
Please complete our Ed.D. Interest Form to receive program updates.
CSU San Marcos hosted Informational Meeting
Thursday, May 6th 5:00-6:00 pm
UC San Diego hosted Information Meeting
Wednesday, May 19th 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
RSVP here for one of our informational meetings. We will email you the Zoom link as it gets closer.
The deadline to apply is August 4th, 2021.
New cohorts begin in January every year.
A completed JDP Ed.D. Application will include the following components:
1. Application Form
Application will be available in February 2021
2. Statement of Purpose
Your Statement of Purpose should address the following four areas:
- Demonstrated leadership experience (Examples include completion of work for the Administrative Services Credential for P-12 candidates; Program director at a school, district or regional institution; community college project director; postsecondary administration; in-region professional education experience)
- Knowledge of educational research and application to practice
- Plan for how participation in the program will shape
your future in leadership practice - Areas of interest for dissertation research
3. Recommendation Letters
Three letters of recommendation need to be submitted via the online recommendation form available within the application or mailed to us using the downloadable form (also accessible through the online application). You may find it useful to consider in advance whom you will ask to serve as recommenders so that you can contact these individuals and confirm their willingness. We suggest selecting recommenders who can comment on your ability to be successful in a rigorous Ed.D program as well as speak to your leadership skills.
4. Resume
An applicant must submit a professional resume.
5. Writing Sample
An applicant must submit a publication or a sample of academic writing, which demonstrates analytical skills in thinking.
6. Transcripts
For application review purposes (only), scan and upload copies of transcripts from all institutions attended since high school.* In the online application, you will be prompted to upload a PDF of your scanned documents. Please upload both the front and back sides of the transcript, even if the back side is blank. Uploaded transcripts should be recent and include the following: your name, the institution name, dates of attendance, grades/marks received, credits, and grading legend. If no transcript is available, please upload a statement explaining the circumstances.
*Do not mail hard copies until provisionally admitted
Upon provisional admission UC San Diego: Official transcripts from all institutions attended after high school will be required to finalize your admission and must be submitted to the Graduate Admissions office. Official records including transcripts, evaluations, mark sheets, diplomas, certificates, translations, and study abroad work must be delivered in a sealed envelope from the administering institution or service. Documents will not be accepted if opened or sealed by the student. Certified electronic transcripts sent directly to Graduate Admissions from the issuing institution care also accepted. Electronic transcripts should be sent to gradadmissions@ucsd.edu.
Applicants with academic work in progress who expect to complete a degree program before the intended date of enrollment at UC San Diego must provide evidence of degree conferral and a final academic transcript as soon as they are available.
By the time enrollment begins, successful applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited institution in the United States or from a recognized university-level academic institution abroad. Completed coursework for both domestic and international applicants must demonstrate the equivalent of at least a B average in the United States.
7. Application Fee
The non-refundable fee is payable by credit card through the online application. You may also pay by check, following the instructions in the online application. If you choose to pay by check, please note that your application will not be processed until your check has been received.
* Former UC San Diego graduate students should contact Melissa Wolf to complete the necessary application requirements.
What Are the Criteria for Selection?
The Committee will look for the following evidence in selecting top candidates:
- Distinguished academic record, including completion of a Master's degree (if no Master's degree, may be asked to produce additional or "equivalent" information).
- Outstanding letters of recommendation
- Appropriate standardized test results, given area of expertise, and
- A track record of successful leadership experience
After you Apply
Admissions decisions are usually made within four to six weeks after the deadline. Once you have submitted a complete application, it will be reviewed to determine if the admissions committee would like to schedule an interview. Interviews are required for admission and are by invitation only. We prefer to conduct interviews in person to get to know you better and learn more about your background and goals.
Program of Study
What courses will I take?
The required work during the program provides: (1) a series of core courses that address fundamental subject areas in educational leadership, such as leadership in curriculum design and delivery, instructional leadership and research, equity and diversity, change theory and human motivation, and current issues and policy analysis and (2) broad training in research methods appropriate to topics in education. The core coursework and other program experiences will contribute to the preparation of doctoral dissertation research. The Ed.D. program is scheduled using the UC San Diego quarter system.
What are the costs of the program?
Students pay tuition quarterly, including the summer quarter, which is the same cost as the other academic quarters. Students are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) however, students already covered by an insurance plan may qualify for a health fee waiver. Please see the Student Health Insurance Plan page for more information, including waiver criteria, submission process and deadline.
UC San Diego's Joint Ed.D. Program (UCSD/CSUSM) tuition and fees for the 2020–2021 academic year
Faculty & Staff
Faculty members from both institutions will serve as instructors for all courses, as well as dissertation advisors. Where appropriate, practitioner-scholars will join faculty members in delivering instruction. Instructors bring an extensive background in leadership practice and theory. Students will experience a dynamic blend of scholarly inquiry and practical application from instructors who are actively engaged in understanding the nature of leadership.
Program Core Faculty:
UCSD Affiliated Faculty:
CSUSM Affiliated Faculty:
Ana Hernández
Annette M. Daoud
Anthony Matranga
Christiane Wood
Emiliano Ayala
Erika Daniels
Gilbert Valadez
Ingrid Flores
Jodi Robledo
Joni Kolman
Laurie Stowell
Moses K. Ochanji
Rong-Ji Chen
Pat Stall
Xochitl Archey
Administrative Staff:
UC San Diego, Department of Education Studies
Alan Daly
JDP Co-Director
(858) 822-6472 ajdaly@ucsd.edu
Melissa Wolf
JDP Executive Program Associate
(858) 822-2177 mawolf@ucsd.edu
CSU San Marcos, School of Education
Brooke Soles
JDP Co-Director
(760) 750-8284 bsoles@csusm.edu
Sinem Siyahhan
JDP Co-Director
(760) 750-8286 ssiyahhan@csusm.edu
Nam Nguyen
Student Affairs Officer
(760) 750-8544 pnguyen@csusm.edu
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Graduate Fees and Funding Opportunities
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