Earn Your Doctorate in Educational Leadership

If you’re looking to take your PreK–12 or higher education leadership career up a degree, you’re looking for Manhattanville University. Our flexible, online, and hybrid EdD programs allow you to prepare for the complex task of leading schools in the twenty-first century — without disrupting your life.

Take the lead

No matter where or how you want to advance your career in education, the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership from Manhattanville will provide you with authentic leadership experiences that are aligned with relevant, cutting-edge research. Three flexible pathways to your EdD include:

Signature Pathway
Synchronous hybrid cohort model
Higher Education Leadership Pathway
Synchronous hybrid cohort model
Dissertation Completion Pathway (DCP)
Synchronous hybrid cohort model

Which Pathway Is Right for You?

Signature Pathway

Ideal for those looking to become building-level or district-level leaders, our Signature Pathway prepares you to work in PreK–12 settings, from public, private, and parochial schools to nonprofits and entrepreneurial ventures. There’s even an option to receive initial licensure or program certifications.

Higher Education Leadership Pathway

Designed for current and aspiring campus leaders at two-year, four-year, and graduate colleges/universities, our Higher Education Pathway will help you develop the skills you need to address current and future challenges facing the industry, helping ensure your campus is prepared to navigate all it may face.

Dissertation Completion Pathway (DCP)

Have you already advanced to candidacy or reached all-but-dissertation status in an accredited educational leadership doctoral program? Our Dissertation Completion Pathway can help you finish your degree in as little as two years!

Learn what it takes to become a valiant and effective leader.

Why Choose Manhattanville University for Your Doctorate?

Cohort Model

Our unique cohort model means you’ll be surrounded by other highly accomplished, change-oriented professionals just as dedicated to education as you.

Flexible Programs

Both our Higher Education Leadership EdD and Dissertation Completion EdD programs are 100% online, and our Signature EdD program requires just two in-person courses.

Expert Instruction

Our Educational Leadership programs are approved by New York State and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

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