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Educational Policy and Leadership Studies (Ed.D.)

University of Iowa

Doctoral DegreeAcademic

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The Doctor of Education (EdD) in educational policy and leadership studies is designed for educators who seek a terminal doctoral degree to practice upper-level leadership in pre-kindergarten through higher education (PK–20) settings. Based on the scholar-practitioner model, the EdD differs from the PhD in that it allows for a more practical-based approach to use and perform applied research in educational settings grounded in problem-based learning pedagogy.

Credits

75 credits

Format

In-Person

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Where this program is offered

  • Iowa

    Iowa

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Learning StrategiesInstructingSpeakingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWriting

Knowledge

English LanguageEducation and TrainingMathematicsCustomer and Personal ServicePsychology

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionFluency of IdeasDeductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions,
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
  • Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or with special academic interests.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareComputer based training softwareDesktop communications softwareMulti-media educational softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

Audiotape playersCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer laser printersDesktop computersEducational board gamesHandheld calculatorsIntercom systemsLaminating machinesLaptop computersOptical compound microscopesOverhead display projectorsPegboardsPencil compassesPersonal computers

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsSupportRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium25-2021.00Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educationtitle_inference$62,340 median$102,010 top-1.96%-2,790
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Degree)

  • Schoolwide instructional practice — shape as a teacher leader, instructional coach, or department head.
  • Curriculum design and adoption — lead at the school or district level.
  • Teacher development — mentor across grade levels and content areas.
  • School improvement plans — co-design and drive specific instructional strands.
  • Equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practice — set the standard and build capacity across staff.
  • Family and community engagement — design and lead initiatives with measurable reach.
  • Educator evaluation and observation — conduct with peers as a lead or coach.
  • Data-driven decision-making across grades — facilitate with administrators.
  • Policy and advocacy at district or association level — contribute as a credible practitioner.
  • The profession itself — model and elevate through publication, presentation, or leadership roles.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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