Doctor of Education (EdD)
Program Highlights:
- 51 credit cohort program is designed to be completed in 3 years
- Small cohort size and a convenient course schedule
- Dedicated faculty hold doctoral degrees from leading national institutions of education
- Four areas of concentration (listed below)
- Transfer credit may be awarded to candidates who enter the program with a completed post master's in any of the above areas
For additional program specific information, visit the School of Education.
Graduate School Application
Areas of Concentration:
- School Leadership and Development
- Organizational Leadership and Development
- The only area of concentration offered in the Edmonton based program
- Neuroeducation
- Higher Education and Student Affairs
Program Locations:
- Edmonton (Canada): projected next start date is Summer 2020
- Portland: Summer 2019
Admission Requirements:
- Doctor of Education Essays
- Current Resume
- Two EdD Recommendation Forms and Letters
- All completed recommendation forms and letters should either be emailed as a signed attachment to gradschl@up.edu or sent via mail to ATTN: Graduate School, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd.,Portland, Oregon 97203, directly by the reference
- Official Transcripts (from all previously attended academic institutions)
- Must be submitted directly from the institution electronically/via mail or in a sealed envelope given to the applicant directly from the academic institution
- A master's degree or its equivalent in education or related field from an accredited institution recognized by the University of Portland is required
- International Applicants: All foreign degrees will be evaluated by International Student Services prior to an admission decision
- International Applicants: Transcripts from foreign universities must follow the above guideline as well as be in English or be accompanied by an English translation certified as authentic
- International Applicants: An official score from either the TOEFL (minimum score of 88) or IELTS (minimum score of 7.0) exam is required
- International Applicants: Proof of financial support will be required to attend the University of Portland, but is not required for application review
Application Timeline:
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the following deadline:
- Summer Semester Start: March 15
Program Contact:
International Applicants:
- Please note the additional application requirements listed above in the "Admission Requirements" section
- For additional information, please visit International Student Services
