UC Davis Graduate Studies
Source: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/programs/gelc Parent: https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/departments-programs-degrees/education/education-leadership-edd-candel/
Educational Leadership (CANDEL)
About the Program
Learn More About the Program
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
Degree Requirements
Administrative ByLaws
Major Code
GELC
Exceptions
QE Exception: No outside member needed
Admissions and Fellowship Information
Admission Requirements
UC Davis General Admission Requirements \ Program Admissions Requirements
Admission Deadlines
General: Feb 1, 2026\
Admissions Actions
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\ Cassandra Hart \ (530) 752-9691 | cmdhart@ucdavis.edu
Additional Contacts
Program Contacts
Advisor: Primary Contact\ Cassandra Hart \ Educational Leadership (CANDEL) \ (530) 752-9691 | cmdhart@ucdavis.edu
Graduate Studies Contacts
Senior Academic Advisor\ Samantha Duesdieker \ (530) 752-4928 | samdues@ucdavis.edu