At The Masor School for Jewish Education and Leadership, we cultivate the leaders of tomorrow through two distinct and impactful online doctoral programs: the EdD in Early Childhood Education Leadership and the EdD in Jewish Education and Communal Leadership. These programs are designed for experienced professionals seeking to advance their careers and make a significant difference in their fields. Through our flexible and convenient online format, combined with high-touch, in-person components for retreats, students benefit from a cohort-based model that fosters deep connections and collaborative learning. You'll gain the strategic insight and innovative approaches needed to lead with thought and grace, whether you're shaping the future of young learners or guiding broader Jewish educational and communal organizations. Join us to become one of the best and brightest educators and leaders, equipped to inspire, innovate, and make a profound impact on the Jewish future.

  • EdD in Early Childhood Education Leadership

    The Masor School for Jewish Education and Leadership at American Jewish University prepares educators for a leadership role in early childhood education-focused programs. Our Doctorate in Education in Early Childhood Education Leadership (EdD) program will prepare you to think strategically; understand and apply current trends in both early childhood education and Jewish education; and become an advocate for young children, their families, and the Jewish community. 

    This is an ONLINE program that meets Wednesdays from 4:30-6:30 PM PT. 

    The online EdD in Early Childhood Education Leadership is three years in length. The first two years of the program consists of coursework where you will become proficient in qualitative and quantitative research methods, APA formatting, current trends in early childhood research in Jewish education, as well as how to implement these into practice in Jewish early childhood education programs. Each student is provided with mentorship and collaborative learning opportunities for the duration of the program. In the third year, students will complete their concept paper and applied dissertation.

    EDD ECE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
    Candidates in this program are required to attend a five-day in-person residency in Los Angeles at American Jewish University during the first year of their studies. The EdD Intensive is an in-person experience that provides students with the opportunity to meet their classmates and professors in-person while completing collaborative learning activities and exercises designed to build upon essential leadership skills.

    EDD ECE PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
    Students who complete the program will develop the skills necessary to:

    1. Assess, reflect, and apply personal and organizational principles and practices to drive organizational improvements.
    2. Evaluate and integrate theoretical foundations of leadership and Jewish values to improve current practices in Jewish early childhood education programs.
    3. Model high standards of communication and ethical practice.
    4. Create and use evidence-based research to improve practice in the field of Jewish early childhood education
       

    EdD PROGRAM DETAILS

    • Complete a doctorate (EdD) in 3 years
    • 55.5 semester units total completed in-residence and online with AJU
    • Mandatory Doctoral Intensive: A 5 day in-person residency course
    • Tuition information can be found at: https://www.aju.edu/financial-aid/tuition-and-fees


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  • EdD in Jewish Education and Communal Leadership
    The Doctorate in Education in Jewish Education and Communal Leadership (EdD JECL) program will prepare you to think strategically; critically understand and apply evidence-based practices in Jewish communal leadership and education; and lead systemic change and advocacy for your organization, its stakeholders, and the Jewish community. 
     
    This program is designed for working professionals with leadership experience in a variety of industry settings, including day schools, camps, religious institutions, colleges and universities, nonprofit, for profit, and government organizations.
     
    This program is currently pending WSCUC approval by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. Please complete our Inquiry Form to be updated on when this program will launch.

CONTACT US 

To learn more, email Early Childhood Coordinator Megan Kopstain at kopstain.megan [at] aju.edu.

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