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Administration & Supervision: Ed.D. - Doctor of Education

The executive Ed.D. in administration and supervision program is a highly competitive and top-ranked program that has progressed the careers of well-respected and successful education leaders in a wide range of organizations and roles.

At a Glance

Program Results

Ed.D. - Doctor of Education

Administration & Supervision

Career Outcomes

Graduates of this program typically serve public and private schools, state and federal education agencies, and other organizations serving the professional needs of educators.

Location Note

The Ed.D. in administration & supervision program is a hybrid program holding classes online and alternating in-person in Charlottesville and Northern Virginia once a month on Saturdays.

Program Type

  • Part Time

Location

  • Hybrid

Estimated Length

4 years

Application Deadline

Note: The Ed.D. in administration and supervision program admits cohorts to begin in the summer of every other year. The next available admission term will be summer 2026.

Credits

72

About This Program

The Ed.D. in administration and supervision program admits cohorts to begin in the summer of every other year. The next available admission term will be summer 2026.

  • This is a part-time, cohort-based program is a hybrid program holding classes online and alternating in-person in Charlottesville and Northern Virginia once a month on Saturdays.
  • Two courses per semester are completed during the first two years of the program and independent research on a capstone takes place during the second two years of the program.
  • Our goal is to support our students in finishing the program within four years, so we keep our doctoral cohorts small so that we can provide individualized support to our students. A new cohort starts biennially - every other year.

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements that apply specifically to this program are listed below:

Following a screening of application materials, selected candidates for admission will be invited to a mandatory assessment session with all faculty at the UVA Northern Virginia Center. Activities will include an introduction to the program and Q&A, a case study exercise, a short speech on a leadership topic, an individual interview, and a writing sample. Admission offers will follow this assessment session.

Visit our Graduate Admission page for the full admission process.

Graduate Admission

Application for admission is made to the School of Education and Human Development Office of Admission & Enrollment. For more information about the graduate admission process, please visit our Graduate Admission page.

Coursework

To learn more about specific courses taken as part of the completion of this degree, visit the Graduate Record website. These webpages represent the official repository for academic program requirements. 

The Ed.D. in administration & supervision program requires a minimum of 72 credit hours for graduation. A maximum of 18 credits from a master’s program may be applied to the total credit hours if they meet criteria of fit with the program and are determined to be of equivalent level.

 

Administration & Supervision Course Descriptions

Information on courses that are part of the Ed.D. in Administration & Supervision curriculum can be found on the UVA Graduate Record website.

Additional Program Details

In 2024, the UVA School of Education & Human Development is ranked #8 for best graduate schools of education in the country by U.S. News and World Report.

The school is ranked #7 in educational administration for graduate schools of education.

Ed.D. in Administration & Supervision News

Program Faculty

Michelle Beavers

Michelle Beavers

  • Associate Professor
Sara Dexter

Sara Dexter

  • Associate Professor
David Eddy-Spicer headshot

David Eddy-Spicer

  • Professor
Jaime Stacy

Jaime Stacy

  • Associate Professor

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Disclosures

As a member of the State Authorizations Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), the University of Virginia (UVA) is authorized to provide curriculum in a distance learning environment to students located in all states in the United States except for California. (34 CFR 668.43(a)(6)& 34 CFR 668.72(n)). Although California does not participate in SARA, it allows students to enroll in out-of-state programs.

Upon completion of the Ed.D. in Administration and Supervision program at the UVA School of Education and Human Development, graduates may be eligible for initial professional licensure in another U.S. state by applying to the licensing board or agency in that state. Please visit the University’s state authorization web pages to make an informed decision regarding which states’ educational requirements for initial licensure are met by this program. (668.43(a)(5) (v)(A) - (C))

Enrolled students who change their current (or mailing) address to a state other than Virginia should update this information immediately in the Student Information System as it may impact their ability to complete internship, practicum, or clinical hours, use Title IV funds, or meet licensure or certification requirements in the new state. (34 CFR 668.402).