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CSULB Ed.D. Program D. in Educational Leadership. Program Overview

Two program strands are offered
1. Educational Leadership in the Pre K-12 School Districts
2.

Our Mission

To support dynamic, transformative, socially responsible leaders who engage others, value diversity, operate with academic integrity, and believe in people and their educational futures. Our History

In Summer 2007, California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) was one of the first campuses in the California State University system to offer an independent doctoral program, Ed. This program represents a major achievement and advancement in the history of higher education in California and addresses the demand for highly qualified educational leaders for P-12 school districts and community colleges. Representatives from P-12 school districts and community colleges work collaboratively with CSULB faculty and administrators to design, implement, and evaluate this program. Our Vision

To build a dynamic, rigorous, and inclusive doctoral program that prepares leaders to make remarkable differences in the educational lives of others. Educational Leadership in the Community College/Higher Education
Students are admitted each summer term
Classes begin in June
Cohort model
Full-time study is required
7-9 units each semester
Summer study is required
60 unit program designed to be completed in 3 years
Intended for working professionals
classes are scheduled in the evenings and on weekends
coursework designed to accommodate and benefit from the full-time employment of program participants

10/16/2026

Thank you to everyone that showed up to our Invite a Colleague luncheon this past Saturday! It was lovely getting to meet with both current and potential EdD Students. A special thank you to our speakers: Dr. Angela Locks, Dr. Jonathan Davis from Cohort 16, Dr. Stephen Glass, and Kimberly Word for their inspiring words and educating attendees on our EdD program. 🍽️💛

Missed out on Invite a Colleague? Sign up for the following information sessions to learn more about what we offer in our EdD program here at CSULB. Please use the link below to sign up:

https://www.csulb.edu/college-of-education/educational-doctorate-educational-leadership/information-sessions

To kick off our eventful weekend, we hosted the Cynthia Johnson Institute presented by the one and only Dean of the Coll...
10/15/2026

To kick off our eventful weekend, we hosted the Cynthia Johnson Institute presented by the one and only Dean of the College of Education, Dr. Anna Ortiz.

This year’s theme was “Authenticity: Navigating Professional Spaces.” Attendees were able to explore various ways to stay authentic as educators while navigating the realities of higher education.

We were very pleased with the turn out and hope to see you all at the next one!

Exciting news! We’re having our annual Invite a Colleague to Lunch mixer this upcoming October!This is a great opportuni...
09/18/2026

Exciting news! We’re having our annual Invite a Colleague to Lunch mixer this upcoming October!

This is a great opportunity to meet students and faculty, learn more about our EdD program, and make new connections. Be sure to RSVP by October 5th. Hope to see you there! 🥪💛

Date: October 10th
Time: 12:00-1:30pm
Location: Ficus Grove East in front of the Theatre Arts Building

Congratulations to our very own Quay Dorsey for being selected as a Keynote speaker for the 2026 4CPD Annual Conference!...
09/17/2026

Congratulations to our very own Quay Dorsey for being selected as a Keynote speaker for the 2026 4CPD Annual Conference!

Quay will deliver his keynote address, “Holding the Moment Together: Professional Development, AI and Equity Minded Leadership in a Changing Higher Education Landscape.” We are proud to celebrate him as an outstanding member of our EdD family and a representative of Cohort 19.

The 4CPD Conference is an annual event that strives to elevate practices and inspire actions by equipping their attendees with tools and insights on emerging trends that strengthen professional learning for campuses across the nation.

Our EDLD community continues to show up and stand out at conferences nationwide, and we could not be prouder of our students! Congratulations, Quay! Go Beach!

Congratulations to our very own Quay Dorsey for being selected as a Keynote speaker for the 2026 ACPD Annual Conference!...
09/17/2026

Congratulations to our very own Quay Dorsey for being selected as a Keynote speaker for the 2026 ACPD Annual Conference!

Quay will deliver his keynote address, “Holding the Moment Together: Professional Development, AI and Equity Minded Leadership in a Changing Higher Education Landscape.” We are proud to celebrate him as an outstanding member of our EdD family and a representative of Cohort 19.

The 4CPD Conference is an annual event that strives to elevate practices and inspire actions by equipping their attendees with tools and insights on emerging trends that strengthen professional learning for campuses across the nation.

Our EDLD community continues to show up and stand out at conferences nationwide, and we could not be prouder of our students! Congratulations, Quay! Go Beach!

We are proud to announce that our very own Iman Hicks has been selected as the 2026 recipient of both the NAACP Long Bea...
09/11/2026

We are proud to announce that our very own Iman Hicks has been selected as the 2026 recipient of both the NAACP Long Beach Chapter Award and the CSU Foundation Scholarship Award!

Iman continues to be an outstanding EdD student, representing Cohort 19, and we are so lucky to be a part of her educational journey. Congrats once again!

Celebrations are in order! Congratulations for the following for being selected to present at the 2026 NAME Conference! ...
09/08/2026

Celebrations are in order! Congratulations for the following for being selected to present at the 2026 NAME Conference!

The NAME Conference is an annual event that invites educators, scholars, and more to submit proposals that help improve communities and neighborhoods to foster universal belonging, equity, and social justice.

We’re so proud of our EDLD members that are representing the Beach at Las Vegas this year! ✨

Heads up EDLD students and LGBTQIA+ community! The Q***r and Trans Educators (QTE) group is a safe space for all LGBTQIA...
09/08/2026

Heads up EDLD students and LGBTQIA+ community! The Q***r and Trans Educators (QTE) group is a safe space for all LGBTQIA+ members in the College of Education. They offer networking opportunities, community, and support for all future educators at CSULB.

Anyone who enlists in the QTE listers will receive information on upcoming events and calendar invites, with most events being FREE! Take this opportunity to relax, and have fun with other LGBTQIA+ CED members! 🌈✨

Questions?
✉️ [email protected]

Congratulations to Tiffany Bell of Cohort 19 on her acceptance to present at the 54th Annual National Alliance of Black ...
08/13/2026

Congratulations to Tiffany Bell of Cohort 19 on her acceptance to present at the 54th Annual National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) Conference! She will be speaking on her proposal, Smart, Black, and Middle Class: Exploring Academic Identity Development and Systemic Invisibility Among African American Girls in K–12 Schooling Contexts.

Go Beach! 💛

Congrats to Ed.D. Cohort 9 alum Jennifer Solano on her recent appointment as Assistant Superintendent for Savanna School...
08/11/2026

Congrats to Ed.D. Cohort 9 alum Jennifer Solano on her recent appointment as Assistant Superintendent for Savanna School District! This is a huge accomplishment!

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