Why Cal Poly?

Welcome to the Educational Leadership Doctoral Program!

Top Reasons to Attend CPP For Your Ed Leadership Doctorate: 

• • Convenient Schedule

    Classes are offered every other Saturday during regular academic sessions.*Summer Session is a condensed schedule. For the full 2019-2020 Doctoral Calendar, click here.
    

  • Support

    Experienced faculty provide strong support to students throughout the program.
    

  • Value

    Costs are much less than those of attending a private university (*see cost comparison chart below).
    

  • 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.

Cost Comparison

 *Based on cost/unit, does not include fees