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Would getting a doctorate help boost your career? Are you considering taking “the big step”?
ACCCA’s Doctoral Matrix offers a list of universities with doctoral programs. Many provide courses at night and on weekends and encourage working community college administrators to apply for admission. This list is only a guide to give you an idea of what’s out there. For example, the length of time it will take to complete a program depends on the availability of courses, how quick a student progresses through the requirements and writes a dissertation. Also, be sure to check with the institution for updates on cost and prerequisites.
Please note that information on the Doctoral Matrix may not be the most up-to-date – visit the specific resource website for current cost and admission requirements.
If you would like to have your college listed in our matrix, please email the webmaster with your program information.
| University | Degree | Admission Requirements | Units/Cost | Length | Comments | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant International University | EdD in Educational Leadership and Management Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) PsyD in Organization Development PsyD in Educational Psychology PhD in Organizational Psychology PhD in Leadership PhD in Psychology, Public Policy and Law Juris Doctorate (JD) EdD in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) | View admissions requirements here. | View tuition information here. ACCCA members receive a 15% tuition savings. | Varies by program | in-person and online programs that prepare you to pursue your personal and professional goals. Multiple start dates during the year. | AVP, Partnership Development (858) 635-4633 |
| Argosy University | Ed.D., Community College Executive Leadership Ed.D., Educational Leadership; Ed.D., Instructional Leadership | View admissions requirements here. | $859 per credit hour (60 hour minimum) | 3 yrs | Argosy offers a combination of online and on-campus courses to meet the needs of working professionals. | Dr. Dina Brown, Program Chair (714) 338-6258 |
| Aspen University | Ed.D., Leadership & Learning – focus on Healthcare Admin., Higher Ed. , K12, Org. Leadership, Org. Psychology | View admissions requirements here. | $450 per credit/60 minimum credits $27,000 tuition plus fees | 3-5 yrs | Program designed to meet the unique & individual needs of professionals from around the world. | Steve Crask Director of Enrollment, Doctoral and Alumni (855) 284-2706 (303) 823-4209 |
| Brandman University | Ed.D., Organizational Leadership | View admissions requirements here. | $985 per credit | 2 yrs | ACCCA scholarship available (10% off) | Dr. Tod Burnett, Interim Dean, School of Education (949) 341-7631 |
| CSU, Fullerton | Ed.D. Educational Leadership | View admissions requirements here. | 60 units minimum Tuition Info | 3 yrs | If you are interested in the Ed.D Program and would like more information please fill out the online Interest Form. | Raquel Pina-Holmstrom Admissions & Academic Advisor(657) 278-4023 |
| CSU, Long Beach | Ed.D. Educational Leadership | View admissions requirements here. | 60 units minimum Tuition Info | 3 yrs | The program is intended for working professionals and classes are offered in the evenings and weekends. | Kimberly Word, Program Coordinator (562) 985-1609 |
| CSU, Sacramento | Ed.D., Educational Leadership/Transformational Leadership/Critical Policy Analysis and Action/Informed Decision-Making | View admissions requirements here. | 60 units minimum $19,750/year Tuition Info | 3 yrs | Designed for working professionals. | Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig, Director, Ed.D Leadership Program(916) 278-2282 |
| Capella University | Ph.D. School of Education | View admissions requirements here. | 120 quarter credits $425 – $790 per credit | 3-4 yrs | Liberal transfer policy – up to 48-quarter hours (12 courses) | Stuart Finkelson Enrollment Director(888) 227-3552 ext. 9044 |
| Claremont Graduate University | Ph.D. and Masters | View admissions requirements here. | 72 units $1,940/unit | 4-5 yrs | Designed for working professionals. | Heidi Martinez Asst. Dir. of Admissions(909) 607-8982 |
| Fielding Graduate University | Ed.D., Educational Leadership & Change – concentrations on Community College Leadership and Higher Education | View admissions requirements here. | 101 semester units/$8,740 per term | 3.5 yrs | (805) 898-4026 | |
| La Sierra University | Ed.D. in Administration and Leadership | View admissions requirements here. | 87 post MA units/$730 per unit | 3 yrs | GPA of 3.5 must be attained for completion. | Cynthia Alvarado Graduate Admissions Counselor(951) 785-2432 |
| Pepperdine University | Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership | View admissions requirements here. | 51 units + 2 units per term until completion of dissertation/ $1,605 per unit | 3.5 yrs | Evening/Online hybrid classes | Graduate School of Education |
| San Diego State University | Ph. D. Education | View admissions requirements here. | Tuition information | 3-3.5 yrs | Joint program with Claremont University. | Director: Rafaela Santa Cruz(619) 594-6544 |
| San Francisco State University | Ed.D in Educational Leadership | View admissions requirements here. | Tuition information | 3 yrs | Student learning within a cohort community. | Director: Dr. Barbara Henderson(415) 405-4103 |
| UC Berkeley | Ed.D/Ph.D Education | View admissions requirements here. | Tuition information | 5-7 yrs | (510) 642-0841 |
