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Impending Winter Storm

Due to the impending storm, all classes and activities at Kean’s main campus in Union, Kean Ocean and Kean Skylands will operate remotely on Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26. 

The University will observe a Winter Wellness Day on Tuesday, January 27, following the storm. Classes and activities will not run, and employees are not expected to work. 

Due to ongoing power problems at the Kean Ocean Gateway Building, all classes and activities at Kean Ocean will also be conducted remotely on Friday, January 23, and Saturday, January 24. This only applies to Kean Ocean. 

Only essential personnel should report to work as scheduled during the remote period or on Tuesday. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisor. 

Keanu’s Kitchen will remain open for residential students on the Union campus from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday. 

All vehicles parked on the Union campus must be relocated to the Vaughn-Eames overnight parking lot by 6 p.m. on Saturday to allow for storm cleanup. Vehicles parked elsewhere on campus are subject to relocation. 

Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)

Kean's Ed.D. in Educational Leadership is the doctoral degree sought by the next generation of K-12 and higher education professionals. Kean's Ed.D. in Educational Leadership prepares you to lead educational organizations with vision, managerial expertise and effective research skills. The program offers dedicated coursework in K-12 education, higher education, and research methods, allowing students to hone their expertise as both researchers and practitioners.

Our program uses an innovative, interdisciplinary, professional-oriented model that integrates your coursework with practical experience, which includes an internship in a school district, college or university or a community organization. Courses are offered in a hybrid format, allowing students to maximize both in-person and online learning.

With two tracks, one focused on K-12 administration in public and charter schools, and the other on higher education, Kean's doctoral program prepares you to powerfully lead school districts and educational organizations with vision, managerial expertise, and effective research skills. As a Kean graduate, you will be at the forefront of educational progress and change in education across New Jersey and beyond.

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Kean's educational leadership students learn theory and practice that they can use in their careers.

What You Learn

Our program prepares you for the next step in your career by giving you a balance of education and fieldwork in and out of the classroom. 

  • Collaborate with leaders in school districts, colleges and universities, and other educational and community agencies
  • Take evening, weekend and summer classes hybrid courses to accommodate your schedule
  • Study current research, theories and practices in education, leadership, policy, curriculum and instruction
  • Engage in an applied research project, resulting in a doctoral dissertation
  • Pursue an extensive internship in a school district, school, college or university, or other educational setting

 

Application Deadlines: 

Fall: June 30 
Spring: No Spring Admission 

Admission Requirements 

If you have admissions questions, contact Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@kean.edu or (908) 737-4723.   

Program Information

Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)

Doctoral Coordinator:

Efthimia Christie, Ed.D.
Hennings Hall 307
908-737-3834
echristi@kean.edu

Graduate Catalog

Guide Sheet: K-12 Education 

Guide Sheet: Higher Education

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Faculty

  • Edward Aldarelli, Ed. D., Superintendent, Edison Township Public School

Liza Bolitzer, Ed.D., Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Kean University 

  • Vincent Caputo, Ed. D., Superintendent, Metuchen Boro School District 

Efthimia N. Christie, Ed.D., Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Kean University 

  • Nathan Fisher, Ed. D., Superintendent, Roselle Public Schools
  • Charles Ford, Ed. D., Superintendent, Monmouth County Vocational School District
  • Shirley Fonseca, Ed. D/CI, Special Education Supervisor, Newark Board of Education
  • Mary A. Garofalo, Ph.D., Director of Learning Support Services, Kean University

Sancha Gray, EdD, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, Senior Vice President for Entrepreneurial Education Initiatives & Acting Dean of the College of Education, Kean University 

Alex Guzman, Ed.D., Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Kean University 

  • Edward Edward Izbicki Sr., Ed.D., Business Administrator, Passaic Public Schools
  • Richard Labbe, Ed. D., Superintendent, Sayreville School District
  • Danny Robertozzi, Ed.D., Superintendent, Clifton Public Schools
  • Carlos Rodriguez, Ed. D. Associate Professor of Educational Leadership & V.P. for Administration, Kean University 
  • Lavetta Ross, Ph. D., Principal, Freehold High School

Michael Salvatore, Ph. D., Associate Professor of Educational Leadership & Senior Vice President for Administration, Kean University

Joseph Youngblood II, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Educational Leadership & Chancellor, Kean University’s Global and Regional Campuses 

  • Stephen Yurchak, Ed. D., Superintendent, Arlington School District

Lauren Wells, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership 

Going for my doctorate gave me the confidence to know I could do the superintendent job and do it well. When I started the doctoral program, I was a vice principal in Linden. What I learned during the program made me apply for a principal position, which I got."

Danny Robertozzi
Superintendent, Clifton Public Schools
Danny Robertozzi '12

Cougars Climb Higher

At Kean, we believe learning and job growth extend far beyond the walls of our classrooms. That's why we encourage you to take advantage of a variety of research opportunities available to you, study abroad and pursue internships that will advance your career or set the stage for another advanced degree.

Field Study

Field study programs provide an opportunity to apply previous knowledge, view real examples set in a worldly framework and opportunity to be involved, physically, with real situations in the field.

Field Study in education
Field Study

One of 50 Largest Producers of Teachers in the Nation

As one of the 50 largest producers of teachers in the nation, we have shown that our teachers succeed. Shown here, Tori-Ann Palmisano '13 was one of 44 deserving teachers around the U.S. given the prestigious Milken Educator Award in 2018.

Toni-Ann Palmisano M.A. '13 - Secaucus Middle School math teacher - Milken Educator Award
One of 50 Largest Producers of Teachers in the Nation

Graduate Assistantships

Through this program, a select number of graduate students have their tuition and fees waived in exchange for working 15 – 20 hours per week on campus. 

Kean's Occupational Therapy master's program prepares students for success.
Graduate Assistantships

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