Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies (EdD)

Flexible learning with personalized attention: Understanding the demands and challenges of modern professionals, we have crafted a learning environment that doesn’t just offer online classes with scheduled timings, but also incorporates a strong commitment to personalized attention.

Our dedication to individualized attention doesn’t just improve the educational experience, but makes a significant difference in empowering learners to realize their full potential, fostering deeper understanding and helping bridge the gap between theory and practice. By seamlessly blending flexibility and personalization, we strive to provide a leadership doctorate program that truly stands apart.

• A completed master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
• Official transcripts from your bachelor’s degree and master’s degree, along with any other pertinent graduate coursework
• Successful completion of a graduate research course within the prior master’s degree (or taken subsequently)
• A minimum overall graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

1. An online application
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae
3. A 300-500 word essay focused on career goals and emphasizing prior leadership opportunities and experiences
4. Successful completion of a prior master’s degree. A professional postgraduate degree will be considered, based on relevance to the leadership studies program.
5. Official transcripts from your bachelor’s degree and master’s degree, as well as any other relevant graduate coursework
6. Successful completion of a graduate research course within the prior master’s degree (or taken subsequently)
7. One letter of recommendation from an individual in a leadership position representing your current employer, which indicates support for your participation in the program and verifies your capacity for successful future leadership
8. Two letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with your academic performance and/or work experience
9. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores. GRE waived with two years of leadership experience or prior doctoral degree. 75 Admissions.
10. Scores already on file at the University of Lynchburg are acceptable as are official copies of the scores submitted by applicants. If you do not have access to your official scores, you will need to retake the test.
11. Evidence of strong writing skills as reflected in scores on the GRE writing sub-test and/or in selected samples of writing from previous graduate programs (e.g., major term paper, master’s thesis), published work, and/or examples of professional work products related to job responsibilities

For admitted cohort students, a $300 program deposit is required and will be applied to the first semester’s tuition.

This estimated breakdown is based on a total of three years of study (the typical length to complete the program). The Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies requires 54 credit hours at $705 per credit hour.

Your actual course selection may vary from what’s shown here, and the breakdown of your cost is meant to give you an idea of what a likely scenario could be.

• Total tuition: $38,070

Year 1, 2, and 3

Financial aid for graduate students is available in a number of different forms. Additional information can be found on the graduate financial aid website.

The University of Lynchburg does offer graduate assistant positions.