Welcome
San Francisco State University is pleased to offer a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in Educational Leadership. This innovative program has a distinct mission: to prepare educational leaders for P-12 schools and community colleges who will transform their organizations to enhance learning and achievement for all students.
The SF State University program is distinguished by
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An accelerated timeline (3 years) to complete course work and dissertation. |
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A focus on closing the achievement gap, equity, access, and social justice for diverse learners. |
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A distinguished multi-disciplinary faculty and perspectives from six colleges within the university. |
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Student learning within a cohort community where students attend class and work on projects together every other weekend year-around. |
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The integration of theory and practice, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and evaluation of promising practices to inform evidence-based decision-making. |
Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges



















