University of Washington

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: Applicants typically hold a master's degree with at least five years of full-time professional experience in PreK-16 education or related fields, a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrated leadership potential, and strong analytical skills. Current full-time employment and alignment with equity-focused goals are often required.

About This Program

UW's College of Education offers two Ed.D. programs. The Leadership for Learning (L4L) program is designed for K-12 professionals with 360 hours of internship, challenging coursework, and option for Washington State Superintendent or Program Administrator certification. The Ed.D. in Teacher Education & Teacher Learning for Justice allows personalization with advisor to create tailor-made study plans exploring justice enactments.

Career Outcomes

UW graduates lead in K-12 school systems, educational non-profits, and policy organizations with emphasis on equity and social justice.

• 1. School Superintendent
• 2. District Instructional Director
• 3. Educational Policy Analyst
• 4. Higher Education Administrator

What You'll Learn

• Apply leadership theories to foster inclusive learning environments.
• Design and lead data-driven instructional improvements.
• Analyze educational policies for equity and access.
• Conduct practitioner research to address problems of practice.

Curriculum Highlights

L4L: Leadership Institutes, Equitable Systems Courses, Inquiry-Focused Leadership, Internship (360 hours), Capstone; TELT4J: Justice-Centered Leadership, Community Engagement, Customized Coursework, Dissertation

Top Employers

Common employers include school districts, state education departments, universities, and nonprofit educational organizations.

Admissions

Applicants typically hold a master's degree with at least five years of full-time professional experience in PreK-16 education or related fields, a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrated leadership potential, and strong analytical skills. Current full-time employment and alignment with equity-focused goals are often required.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Master's degree
• GRE/GMAT: Not Required
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)