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Educational Leadership Program

Prospective Students
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Cohort Model
ELP’s collaborative, cohort-based model embodies the theory that knowledge is constructed not imparted. Intimate, one-on-one and small group exchanges with faculty allow these competencies to grow in a supportive community, to create a cohort of leaders prepared to change organizations from within.

Curriculum

The Educational Leadership Program is designed to deepen understanding of social justice leadership as well as complete a doctorate in three years.  The ELP curriculum integrates research methods, leadership development and dissertation support over the course of three years. Courses have been strategically designed to support your growth as a practitioner-scholar (All courses are required. Electives or prior coursework cannot substitute for required courses. ELP students are not required to take electives. The curriculum is subject to change, but we will notify you of any amendments as needed).

The Educational Leadership Program is designed to deepen understanding of social justice leadership as well as complete a doctorate in three years.  The ELP curriculum integrates research methods, leadership development and dissertation support over the course of three years. Courses have been strategically designed to support your growth as a practitioner-scholar (All courses are required. Electives or prior coursework cannot substitute for required courses. ELP students are not required to take electives. The curriculum is subject to change, but we will notify you of any amendments as needed).

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Dissertation

The dissertation is the capstone accomplishment of participation in the Educational Leadership Program. Students are required to complete a dissertation that describes their own independent research in a significant problem of practice. By working on real issues, students learn to apply research methods and theory in the service of improving educational practice and producing usable knowledge.

ELP Dissertation Process
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ELP Information Sessions 2023 - 2024

For more information about ELP, please register for one of our one-hour information sessions for fall 2024 admittance.

Find Your Place
Application Opens October 1, 2023
Apply to ELP Cohort 32

Contact Us

Program Director

Lynn Kim-John, Ed.D.
lkim@seis.ucla.edu

Program Manager

Judy Miyoshi
miyoshi@seis.ucla.edu