Masters & Doctoral Education Programs

Master’s in education programs at the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology are ideal for those seeking to make a significant social impact in education. Many of our master’s degree programs offer the necessary flexibility for working professionals.

Fall Application Deadline May 14 2021*

EdD in Educational Leadership

The ELAP program prepares leaders in public & private (K-12) education to create and sustain powerful learning communities.

Program Length 3.5 Years

Units 51+

Start Term Fall

Fall Application Deadline May 14 2021*

EdD in Learning Technologies

This program prepares students to leverage computer-based and networked technologies to engage with learners.

Program Length 3.5 Years

Units 51+

Start Term Fall

Locations West LA

Fall Application Deadline May 14 2021*

EdD in Organizational Leadership

This program strengthens and develops leadership skills while preparing students to work in a wide range of settings.

Program Length 3.5 Years

Units 51+

Start Term Fall

Locations West LA, Irvine

Summer Application Deadline Feb 5 2021*

Fall Application Deadline May 14 2021*

MA in Social Entrepreneurship

Students create an approach for impactful leadership while learning management practices.

Program Length 20 Months

Units 40

Start Term Summer, Fall

Locations West LA, Malibu, Washington, DC

Fall Application Deadline May 14 2021*

MA in Teaching

This full-time program prepares students to succeed with the skills and tools needed to become confident leaders.

Program Length 11 Months

Units 30

Start Term Spring, Fall

Locations West LA, Calabasas

Fall Application Deadline May 14 2021*

MA in Teaching (TESOL)

Candidates will extend and deepen their professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions as reflective scholar-practitioners.

Program Length 1 Year

Units 32

Start Term Fall

Locations Malibu, Calabasas

Fall Application Deadline May 14 2021*

MS in Leadership in Higher Education

This program is intended for individuals who are seeking management or administrative positions.

Program Length 20 Months

Units 32

Start Term Spring, Fall

Fall Application Deadline May 14 2021*

MS in Leadership Pre-K to 12 Education

This program is intended for educators with leadership responsibilities such as Pre K-12, adult classroom teachers, teachers on special assignment, counselors, district and/or county coordinators, principals, administrators, and deans.

Program Length 20 Months

Units 32

Start Term Spring, Fall

Locations West LA

Fall Application Deadline May 14 2021*

MS in Learning Design and Technology

This program is intended for individuals who aspire to teach instructional and program design in schools, or those leading organizations who need to train staff using technologies and advanced learning theories.

Program Length 20 Months

Units 32

Start Term Spring, Fall

Locations West LA

Fall Application Deadline May 14 2021*

MS in Organizational Leadership and Learning

This program is intended for individuals seeking to lead learning and talent development.

Program Length 20 Months

Units 32

Start Term Spring, Fall

Locations West LA

Fall Application Deadline May 14 2021*

PhD in Global Leadership

Students will establish new methods of analysis, resulting in creating new knowledge via original research.

Program Length 4 Years

Units 66+

Start Term Fall

Locations West LA

Masters & Doctoral Education Programs