Each year we make a call for new members. See below for specific year call. In general, applicants must:

  • Be an accredited institution
  • Have an EdD program or have necessary approvals to design and implement a professional doctoral program housed within a school, college, or department of education.

Additionally, applicants will submit an application packet including: 

  • A completed application  
  • Supporting materials as needed 
  • Letters of support 
  • Application fee of $300.00 
  • Applicants may be asked to participate in a 30-minute phone or video interview with the Executive Director, Board Member, or CPED Member Committee representative. 

CPED is no longer accepting applications for New Members for 2025.

For More Information in between calls for members:

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