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Earn a doctorate at the Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Every day, students at the Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) challenge themselves to diversify their perspectives and achieve academic excellence through a wide range of master’s and doctoral programs.
SOUND INTERESTING?
Then explore our programs offered at California campuses in Malibu, Calabasas, Irvine, and West Los Angeles and at our campus in Washington, DC. Programs are also offered fully online or in a hybrid format.
Whether you aspire to become a licensed therapist, board-certified analyst, teacher, or leader in local or global organizations, there is a place for you at Pepperdine GSEP.
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Doctor of Education in Learning Technologies
Prepares students to leverage technologies and theory to engage with learners and conceptualize ways in which technology shapes instructional experiences.
Prepares individuals who have thriving careers in their specialized fields and seek advanced knowledge in the theory and practice of leadership to take on leadership roles in a variety of settings.
Prepares educational leaders who are capable of envisioning, creating, and sustaining powerful learning communities that share purpose, develop leadership, and work toward continuous improvement.
STUDENT PROFILE
Professionals who seek to lead the learning technology arms of schools, higher education, and other organizations engaged in learning and development.
Individuals wishing to become policy advocates or change leaders in higher education, government, NGOs, faith-based services, or not-for-profit or for-profit organizations engaged in training and development, life-span learning, healthcare services, entrepreneurs, and consultants.
Pre-K–12 educational leaders from around the globe who serve or aspire to serve in dynamic leadership roles at school sites, and district and county offices of education.
FORMAT/ LENGTH/ START TERMS
PROGRAM LOCATION(S)
COST PER UNIT
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Online-hybrid format
• 3–3.5 years
• Fall
Required virtual classes and classes at West Los Angeles
• $1,900 per unit
• 51 units + 2 units per term until completion of a dissertation
• Application and application fee
• Official transcripts
• 2 letters of recommendation
• A Statement of Purpose
• Professional CV or resume
• A personal or group interview with a program director
• International: English language proficiency and evaluated transcripts
STUDENT LIFE Students eligible for:
• On-campus student jobs
• University wellness services
• Writing support
• Global library resources
• New student scholarships
• Evening or online-hybrid format
• 3–3.5 years
• Fall
Required virtual classes and classes at West Los Angeles
• $1,900 per unit
• 51 units + 2 units per term until completion of a dissertation
• Application and application fee
• Official transcripts
• 2 letters of recommendation
• A Statement of Purpose
• Professional CV or resume
• A personal or group interview with a program director
• International: English language proficiency and evaluated transcripts
• Online-hybrid format
• 3–3.5 years
• Fall
Required virtual classes and classes at West Los Angeles
• $1,900 per unit
• 51 units + 2 units per term until completion of a dissertation
• Application and application fee
• Official transcripts
• 2 letters of recommendation
• A Statement of Purpose
• Professional CV or resume
• A personal or group interview with a program director
• International: English language proficiency and evaluated transcripts
PhD in Global Leadership and Change Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
Prepares individuals for academic careers and tenure-track positions, for careers leading learning organizations, and for careers engaging in high-level consulting, as well as those seeking to lead and advance social issues through various advocacy endeavors at educational, governmental, or not-for-profit organizations.
Working professionals who want to pursue an academic career; advance theory by designing research, analyzing data, and conducting advanced scholarship; and take on more complex organizational and educational issues that require a deep grounding in theory.
• Online-hybrid format
• 4–4.5 years
• Fall
Required virtual classes and classes at West Los Angeles
• $1,900 per unit; $2,250 per PhD Unit
• 66 units + 2 units per term until completion of a dissertation
• Application and application fee
• Official transcripts
• 2 letters of recommendation
• A Statement of Purpose
• Verified record of academic written and presented research
• Professional CV or resume
• A personal or group interview with a program director
• International: English language proficiency and evaluated transcripts
Prepares individuals for careers as clinical psychologists. The program employs the practitioner-scholar model of doctoral training in which academics, clinical training, and research are conjoined.
Students eligible for:
• On-campus student jobs
• University wellness services
• Writing support
• Global library resources
• New student scholarships
Students eligible for:
• On-campus student jobs
• University wellness services
• Writing support
• Global library resources
• New student scholarships
Students eligible for:
• On-campus student jobs
• University wellness services
• Writing support
• Global library resources
• New student scholarships
Individuals who want to become licensed psychologists, serving the community through applied clinical practice.
• In-person format
• 4 years
• Fall
• West Los Angeles
• $1,900 per unit
• 82 units
• Experience form
• Application and application fee
• Official transcripts
• 2 letters of recommendation (1 professional, 1 academic)
• A 5–8 page autobiographical statement
• Brief resume of professional experience both inside and outside the field of psychology
• International: English language proficiency and evaluated transcripts
Students eligible for:
• On-campus student jobs
• University wellness services
• Writing support
• Global library resources
• New student scholarships