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Why Earn an Ed.D. at SJSU?


Imagine yourself as an Ed.D. student at SJSU. Our program is designed for professionals such as: PK-12 counselors, teachers, and lectures and administrators at community colleges and four-year institutions looking to enhance their career.

Why Students Love the Ed.D. Program: 

"I have learned how to contribute to the Ed.D. program by focusing on how to apply research to resolve current real-world problems in the field of education and learning. I have the opportunity to learn how to interpret the latest research, and then use that research to develop strategies to improve educational outcomes in a variety of settings. The problem-solving skills can give me the ability to effect meaningful social change, whether you are helping improve a public school district, spearheading a public information campaign, heading up a university initiative, or achieving another valuable educational goal." —Phoebe Paxton ('26 Ed.D.)

"The San Jose State University Ed.D. program is outstanding and has positively impacted me both professionally and personally. Not only does the program provide theoretical knowledge, but it also provides hands-on learning through a study abroad experience. Professionally, I have taken the learning obtained through my coursework and directly applied it to my leadership skills to create transformational environments of change in preschool-adult school systems. Personally, the program has given me a broader social justice perspective, increased my emotional capacity and challenged my resiliency. Through the program, I developed long-lasting relationships with doctoral students who were passionate about transform." Manny Nuñez-Astorga ('18 Ed.D.)

“My biggest “aha moment” in the program was being able to listen to some of our lectures or some of our discussions and realize how much I am learning from my cohort, and how valuable it is. I know the Ed.D. program is going to create opportunities for me and expose me to different avenues in the educational field." Nikki Dang (21' Ed.D.)

Snapshot of Career Outcomes & Courses


Ed.D. graduates are able to select from a range of career options because the program courses offer students the skill set needed for leadership success efforts to reform schools, engage communities and increase student achievement. 

Careers

  • Superintendent
  • Site-based School Leader
  • School District Administrator
  • Social Work Administrator
  • Chief Academic Officer
  • Education Administrator
  • Chief Learning Officer
  • Social Media and Community Manager
  • College Professor
  • College Dean


Course Curriculum

  • Educational Leadership: Theory and Practice (4 courses, 12 units)
  • Organizational Behavior and Adult Learning (3 courses, 9 units)
  • Contexts for Education Leadership and Schooling (4 courses, 12 units)
  • Research Methodology: Tools for the Scholar-Practitioner (5 courses, 15 units)
  • Dissertation (12 units)

Program Overview


The Ed.D. Program is available as a hybrid or an online cohort.  Students in the online cohort complete all coursework online except for the global field experience. The hybrid cohort meets on campus only a few times a semester.

Anticipated cost is about $22,308/year (3 years total). Plus a one-time, $3,500 international travel fee in the required global experience part of the program. Financial Aid available

Application Deadlines

Priority Deadline: February 28, 2025
Deadline: April 1, 2025


Admission Requirements

  • 3.0 minimum GPA
  • Good academic standing at the last attended institution of higher education
  • See program website for additional detailed program requirements


Program Highlights

  • Program prepares practice-driven, transformative leaders who are grounded in social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion theory practices
  • Take part in an optional 10-14 day global experience outside of the United States in summer year two

Join an information session on October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm PT to learn more and ask questions! Visit the Ed.D. website for more information.

Careers


  • Nurse Education
  • Research
  • Healthcare

Courses

  • Health Care Systems: NURS 200
  • Theoretical Foundations: NURS 202
  • Advanced Health Assessment: NURS 248
  • Using Instructional Media: EDUC 186
  • Advanced Pharmacology: NURS 259
  • Advanced Pathophysiology: NURS 260
  • Research Methods: NURS 295A
  • Curriculum Design: NURS 212
  • Nurse Education Theories and Practice I: NURS 214
  • Masters Project Seminar: NURS 297.1
  • Clinical Leadership Role Development: NURS 201
  • Nursing Education Theories and Practice II: NURS 216
  • Masters Project: NURS 297.2

Contact the Program Coordinator

Dr. Ferdie Rivera, Ph.D.

Program Director
ferdinand.rivera@sjsu.edu