Doctor of Curriculum Leadership

Keiser University’s Doctor of Education in Curriculum Leadership prepares reflective scholars and capable professionals who apply theory, methods, and best practices to dynamically improve schools through quality curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices. The program fosters lifelong learning by creating dynamic leaders and facilitators. This program values ethical and informed decision-making around differentiation of instructional and learning strategies, creating and using effective assessment and data-based practices, managing the design and implementation of curriculum, instruction, and training, utilizing effective communication as instructional leaders, and leveraging technology to improve educational outcomes.

Applicants desiring to enter Keiser University must submit an application to the Admissions Office well in advance of the start date. This permits proper scheduling and ensures availability of classroom space. Applications for Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall semesters should be made as early as possible, as these entry dates are normally the time of greatest enrollment.

Keiser University may accept transfer credits from a college or university recognized by the by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Coursework must be equivalent in content, level, and credit hours to the corresponding Keiser University course/s.

Qualified, accepted doctoral degree seeking students may transfer a maximum of 18 graduate level credits, but no more than two-thirds of the total credit hours (whichever is less), required for the program unless otherwise specified by a programmatic accreditor.

Acceptable courses will be equivalent to a B grade or higher unless otherwise specified by programmatic requirements.

Keiser University requires that, at a minimum, a student complete at least one third of the credit hours required for any graduate or post-baccalaureate professional degree through instruction offered by Keiser University.

NOTE: Courses in the EdD program are eight-weeks in length and students are scheduled for one or two courses concurrently. ADP courses are eight-weeks in length and students are scheduled for two ADP courses per semester.

The length of this program is approximately 32 months.

Keiser University charges tuition and education fees per semester, based on scheduled credit hours. Each semester is 16 weeks. The rates below are the university’s published Tuition and Fee Disclosure for the Graduate School, effective Fall Semester 2026, and are subject to annual review.

An education fee of $750.00 per semester is charged for all graduate-level programs. One-time charges on enrolment are an application fee of $55.00 and a registration fee of $145.00.