Curriculum and Leadership
About the Program
Impact the Future of Learning
The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Leadership prepares you to drive school improvement, professional learning, and educational research. Designed for classroom educators, administrators, district personnel, and higher education professionals, the program offers three fully online tracks: Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, and Higher Education Administration.
Customize Your Degree
Curriculum and Instruction (Track)
Prepares P–12 educators for advanced curriculum design and instructional leadership. Graduates may earn S-7 certification after passing the GACE exam.
Educational Leadership (Track)
Designed for school administrators and district leaders. Eligible graduates may upgrade Educational Leadership certification to the L-7 level.
Higher Education Administration (Track)
Focused on leadership roles in colleges and universities. This track does not lead to P–12 certification.
Just the Facts
Total Credit Hours:
63 Hours
Delivery Format:
Online
Completion Time:
Varies by track and dissertation progress
Academic Unit:
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Additional Resources
Program Highlights
Your Academic Experience
- 100% online with both synchronous and asynchronous learning
- 63 credit hours, including research coursework and dissertation
- Faculty with expertise in curriculum, leadership, and higher education
- Specialization tracks tailored to career goals
What Can You Do With This Degree?
Explore job trends, average salaries, and growing opportunities so you can see how your degree connects to meaningful career pathways and the future of your field.
Admission Requirements
Your Pathway to CSU
Program-Specific Admission Requirements
Tracks have specific admission requirements. These are linked under each track above.
Institutional Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet our institutional admissions requirements to be accepted into Columbus State University.
