Educational Leadership and Organizational Development (EDD)

The Ed.D. program is designed as a nine semester program with three distinct areas of study: Policy, Scholarly Research, and Transformational Leadership. The program faculty serve as advisors and mentors for students in each of the three areas of study. Students are engaged in two courses per semester with classes in fall, spring, and summer. Tuition is fixed at a reduced rate for practitioners.  Students may opt to pursue certification as elective offerings through this program. The Ed.D. program qualifies as a Rank I program, should students elect to pursue that option.

• Highly ranked research institution in education.
• Work alongside research faculty and practitioners that address problems of practice in schools and districts.
• Cohort-based programs allowing for the development of professional networks for education professionals. 

UofL is a Proud member of:

• University Council for Educational Administration, a consortium of higher education institutions committed to advancing the preparation and practice of educational leaders for the benefit of schools and children. U of L is one of only two Kentucky institutions to have this designation.
• Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate, a consortium of colleges and universities working together to undertake a critical examination of the doctorate in education (Ed.D.) through dialog, experimentation, critical feedback, and evaluation. 

Are you considering the next step in your career? If so, consider the Doctorate of Education at UofL! 

The EdD in Educational Leadership and Organizational Development (ELOD) develops and supports a community of ethical, reflective, and scholarly activists who will improve the success of K-12 students. Graduates are educational leaders at the school, district, state, and national levels. They may also work in related organizations (education cooperatives or education associations) as well as in higher education. 

Click on a course name (ex. "LEAD 601 ") in the degree requirements for further information about courses. Information includes class description, prerequisites (if any), terms offered, among other information.

Deb Powers, Ed.D. 
Clinical Assistant Professor 
Educational Leadership, Evaluation, & Organizational Development 
The University of Louisville 
1905 South 1st Street 
Porter Building, Room 369 
Louisville, Kentucky 40292 
(502) 852-6428 
debbie.powers@louisville.edu 

Program Faculty 

• Mary Brydon-Miller, Ph.D.
• Jason Immekus, Ph.D.
• W. Kyle Ingle, Ph.D.
• Deb Powers, Ed.D.