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Ed.D. Educational Leadership Spotlight
Improving education by applying theory to your practice
Explore ideas and projects that take your work to the next level.
Our Graduates
San Francisco State's Ed.D. graduates are making their mark at schools across the state and country, both at the P-12 and two-year and four-year college level.
Our students and alumni have dedicated themselves to improving equity and social justice for all students in California's P-12 schools and community colleges.
The Program
The San Francisco State Ed.D. program is focused on both P-12 and higher education.
Our accelerated three-year timeline and weekend class schedule make this an excellent program for practitioners currently working in the field and looking to take their career to the next level.
Our focus on social justice and equity ensure that our graduates become leaders in working to close the opportunity gap and make learning accessible to all.
Class Meeting Dates for Fall and Spring
- Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Sunday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*Incoming Student Orientation: Saturday, 6/18
*Semester Launch All Students: 8/20, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Classes:
Session 1. Aug 27, 28 (Face-to-Face)
Session 2. Sept 10, 11 (Face-to-Face)
Session 3. Sept 24, 25 (Face-to-Face)
Session 4. Oct 8, 9 (Face-to-Face)
Session 5. Oct 22, 23 (Face-to-Face)
Session 6. Nov 5, 6 (Face-to-Face)
Session 7. Nov 19, 20 (Online)
*11/21-11/25 Fall Recess
Session 8. Dec 3, 4 (Online)
Semester Launch All Students: 1/21, 9am-12:30pm via Zoom
Classes:
Session 1. Jan 28, 29 (Face-to-Face)
Session 2. Feb 11, 12 (Face-to-Face)
Session 3. Feb 25, 26 (Online)
Session 4. Mar 11, 12 (Face-to-Face)
Session 5. Mar 25, 26 (Online)
Session 6. Apr 1, 2 (online) +(Research Symposium on 4/2)
Session 7. Apr 22, 23 (Face-to-Face)
Session 8. May 6, 7 (Face-to-Face)
EDDL Graduation: Saturday, 5/13 Time TBD
*Incoming Student Orientation: Saturday, 6/17
Classes:
Session 1. Jun 3, 4 (Online)
Session 2. Jun 10, 11 (Online)
Session 3. Jun 24, 25 (Online)
Session 4. Jul 8, 9 (Online)
Session 5. Jul 22, 23 (Online)