About the Program

Ensuring Your Success

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Advising

Students are assigned a faculty advisor during their first semester in the program. The student’s doctoral advisor will hold periodic meetings to discuss issues important to students. Once a dissertation chair is determined toward the last third of the program, the advisor’s role will cease and be transferred to the student’s dissertation chair.

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Methodology Support

Identifying appropriate methodology to support one’s research problem is an essential step toward a successful dissertation. Determining the quantitative and/or qualitative methods and measures to be utilized may well require individual consultation and support. To this end, the Educational Leadership Doctoral Program provides faculty or consultant help to support the student’s success. This may include assistance in identifying the statistical measures central to the student’s dissertation

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Library Support

Cal Poly Pomona is proud of its comprehensive library which supports student learning and research. Learning to search in areas of student interest and how to maintain records of research reviewed are keys in building doctoral success. In order to support students, the Educational Leadership Doctoral Program has contracted with the Cal Poly Pomona Library to provide both group and individual consultation support to students at key points in the program.

Advising

Students are assigned a faculty advisor during their first semester in the program. The student’s doctoral advisor will hold periodic meetings to discuss issues important to students. Once a dissertation chair is determined toward the last third of the program, the advisor’s role will cease and be transferred to the student’s dissertation chair.

Methodology Support

Identifying appropriate methodology to support one’s research problem is an essential step toward a successful dissertation. Determining the quantitative and/or qualitative methods and measures to be utilized may well require individual consultation and support. To this end, the Educational Leadership Doctoral Program provides faculty or consultant help to support the student’s success. This may include assistance in identifying the statistical measures central to the student’s dissertation

Library Support

Cal Poly Pomona is proud of its comprehensive library which supports student learning and research. Learning to search in areas of student interest and how to maintain records of research reviewed are keys in building doctoral success. In order to support students, the Educational Leadership Doctoral Program has contracted with the Cal Poly Pomona Library to provide both group and individual consultation support to students at key points in the program.

Why Cal Poly?

Convenient Schedule

Classes are offered every other Saturday 8:30AM - 4:30PM.

Support

Experienced faculty provide strong support to students throughout the program

Value

Costs are much less than those of attending a private university.

Relevance

Program curriculum is personalized and cohesive. Classes are presented as face-to-face seminars in order to foster and encourage a community of learners.

Community

Cohort format provides students with comradery and support. This continues post-graduation with a strong network of alumni.

Scholarship

Scholar-practitioner focus provides opportunities for research in the student's area of interest and presentation at conferences.

Focus on Social Justice

Students emerge as visionary leaders who engage, build, and strengthen community and school partnerships for student success.

High Graduation Rate

Individualized advising and faculty attention gives students the resources they need to complete their dissertations and graduate on time.

Program Highlights

  • Two options of PreK-12 Educational Leadership or Community College and Postsecondary Education where five courses will be offered with a focus on the option selected. 
  • A carefully designed program emphasizing research into practice and completed over a three year period.
  • A unique doctoral program focused on transforming schools, turning around under performing schools, and enhancing schools that are already succeeding.
  • A program developed by Cal Poly Pomona faculty and leaders in close collaboration with key business leaders and outstanding practicing school administration, with representation from the Los Angeles County Office of Education and the Association of California School Administrators.
  • A program designed for working professionals delivered by distinguished faculty who are graduates from some of the nation's finest universities.
  • Opportunities to study international education.
  • Ongoing mentoring from your admission to the program through graduation. You will be assigned an individual mentor to serve as a resource to you up until the designation of your dissertation chair.
  • Carefully designed research learning with real-world instruction applicable in the workplace.
  • A cohort based model based on the principles of adult learning.
  • Alternating weekend courses located on campus.