About Educational Administration at CSUSB
Shape the Future of Education Through Equity-Driven Leadership
CSUSB’s Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership is a rigorous, research-based program grounded in equity, ethics and social justice. Designed for experienced educators, this three-year, cohort-based degree empowers you to lead transformative change in schools, districts, colleges, and communities.
Whether your goal is to improve student outcomes, influence policy, or champion access and inclusion, the Ed.D. program provides the knowledge and tools to address real-world challenges and drive lasting impact.
Designed for working professionals, the program features a flexible weekend format:
- Fridays | 5:00–9:00 p.m.
- Saturdays | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Courses meet every other weekend in fall and spring, and every weekend in summer.
You’ll also:
- Choose a track: PreK–12 Leadership or Community College/Higher Education
- Identify a problem of practice for your dissertation that directly relates to your work
- Learn alongside a supportive, driven cohort of fellow educators
If you're ready to lead with purpose — and turn research into action — CSUSB’s Ed.D. in Educational Leadership is built for you.
Careers in Educational Administration
Where Will Your Ed.D. Take You?
With a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from CSUSB, you’ll be prepared to lead at the highest levels across a wide range of educational and organizational settings. Our graduates go on to shape policy, improve institutions, and transform communities — all grounded in equity, ethics, and social impact.
Career opportunities may include:
- Principal or Superintendent
- Chief Academic, Learning or Knowledge Officer
- Academic Dean or Provost
- College or University President
- Education Professor or Researcher
- Curriculum Developer or Educational Consultant
- Policy Analyst or Advisor
- CEO/COO in nonprofits, higher education, academic medical centers, government, military, K–12 education, and more
Whether you aim to lead a school, direct a district, guide policy or create new pathways to equity, your Ed.D. from CSUSB will open doors to careers that make a difference.
Sample Courses
Educational Leadership and Ethics
The leadership focus includes organizational, change, transformational, and culturally responsive educational leadership.
Culture, Equity, and Communication in Diverse Society
Focuses on theories and models for ethical decision-making, communication of policies to promote equity in schools and other educational institutions, legal and cultural context for social justice, equity analysis, school climate, and school reform to support the diverse needs of all stakeholders.
Organizational Management and Human Resources
Legal and ethical procedures in human resources at all levels of employment to ensure effectiveness of organizational processes to meet organizational goals and equity for students.
Meet Alum Erika Tejeda, Ed.D.
Opportunities for Students
Nationally Ranked. Equity-Focused. Student-Centered.
Cal State San Bernardino continues to rise as a leader in educational excellence. In 2022, CSUSB earned the prestigious Doctoral University: High Research Activity (R2) classification from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education — elevating our status from a regional to a national university.
In 2024, our Doctorate in Educational Leadership program was ranked among the Top 100 Education Schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, recognizing the strength of our faculty, students and commitment to transformative leadership.
The College of Education proudly offers a variety of scholarships to support student success, including participation in the Holmes Scholars Program, which provides mentoring, networking, and professional development for doctoral students traditionally underrepresented in higher education.
At CSUSB, we don’t just prepare you for leadership — we support you in defining it.
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