Educational Leadership (CANDEL)

About the Program

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This educational leadership program integrates educational theory, proven practice, and leadership competencies into a real-world, problem-based curriculum. The program uniquely positions graduates to manage the complexities of educational organizations, affect school change, and shape the educational policies that bear on the practice of the diverse educational settings in our region. The CANDEL program envisions a society where all students and stakeholders are supported to reach their highest potential by bold, visionary, and collaborative educational leaders committed to equity and social justice.

Degree Type
Departmentally-Based Graduate Program
Degrees Offered
Ed.D. Plan B
Lead Dean

School of Education

Major Code
GELC
Exceptions
QE Exception: No outside member needed

Admissions and Fellowship Information

Admission Deadlines
General: Feb 1, 2024

Program Contact Information

Primary Program Contacts

Graduate Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator
Rosaisela Rodriguez
(530) 754-6664 | rrodr@ucdavis.edu

Graduate Program Chair

Graduate Program Chair
Elizabeth Montaño
(530) 752-6847 | emontano@ucdavis.edu

Additional Contacts

Program Contacts

Advisor: Admissions and Primary Contact
Elizabeth Montano
Educational Leadership (CANDEL)
(530) 752-6847 | emontano@ucdavis.edu

Graduate Studies Contacts

Senior Academic Advisor
Brittney Dinelli
bjdinelli@ucdavis.edu