In addition to successfully completing all coursework requirements, students admitted in 2023 and thereafter must also complete a Doctoral Dossier consisting of three faculty-mentored research projects.
Students examine a Problem of Practice (POP)—an area of concern they have observed within their professional context—that becomes the focus of the student's Doctoral Dossier, which consists of three main projects described below.
As part of our commitment to social justice, the EdD program does not privilege one form of communication over another. Thus, all components of the Doctoral Dossier can be communicated in a modality of the student’s choosing: video, oral, scholarly writing, or public-facing writing. Additionally, students can choose the type of scholarship project they will work on during years two and three of the program. Our Doctoral Dossier is based upon Boyer’s Four Domains of Scholarship (1990) and includes:
RESEARCH PROJECT 1 :
Scholarship of Integration: To begin their Doctoral Dossier process, all students will spend their first two semesters reviewing the research literature and using systems thinking to refine their Problem of Practice. The culmination of this process will be the Scholarship of Integration project, which is a synthesis of the literature reviewed that identifies and describes the underlying causes of and factors contributing to their chosen POP. This project is foundational to understanding the identified problem and determining what students choose to research in years two and three.
Example projects include : A podcast, video series, manuscripts for publication in a professional or scholarly journal, lengthy presentation targeting policymakers. Within all project modalities, the factors contributing to the POP are discussed through a synthesis of the research literature.
RESEARCH PROJECT 2 :
Following completion of the Scholarship of Integration project, students will choose one of the following two options for Research Project 2 :
Scholarship of Application: Demonstrate the application of the research to practice. The purpose of this project is to a) consider how the research perpetuates and/or disrupts oppression, b) critique relevant systems, structures, and institutions, and c) determine avenues to effectively disseminate evidence to a wider audience and stakeholder group.
Example projects include : historical analysis of a topic, curriculum creation, community organization, autoethnography, instructional pedagogy, and others.
Scholarship of Teaching: Development and improvement of pedagogical practices. Students examine teaching processes and assessments to improve practice.
Example projects include : autoethnography of one’s teaching, innovative teaching materials, curricula, development of new courses, or development of a new pedagogical framework.
RESEARCH PROJECT 3 :
Following successful completion of Research Project 2, students will choose one of the following projects and orally present a proposal for their third project to a panel of faculty:
The scholarship option NOT chosen for Project 2 , or
Scholarship of Discovery: Search for new knowledge. Students conduct evidence-based research that leads to knowledge creation.
Example projects include : investigating the effectiveness of a curriculum created during year 2 (Scholarship of Teaching), interviewing people related to a Problem of Practice whose voices are missing from the research literature; examining the perspective of LGBTQ+ teachers living in the southern United States using Photovoice, etc. This project may be provided in any modality to better reach the student’s intended audience.
RESEARCH PROJECT 4:
During the final year, students will complete Research Project 3, write an Executive Summary that ties their three projects together, and write a final reflection on their doctoral journey. The Doctoral Dossier will be presented and assessed during the final Doctoral Dossier course. Additionally, students may choose to present their Doctoral Dossier work at a school-wide student conference.
Students are expected to complete the program coursework and independent research concurrently. This program is cohort-based, thus if students require a leave of absence for any reason, they will return in the appropriate course sequence with the next cohort the following year.
The following table below provides an overview of the program requirements for cohorts admitted in 2023 and later:
Cohort | Course Requirements | Comprehensive Exam | Applied Research |
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2023 and later | No | ||
*Courses and course sequences are subject to change.
Program requirements include a minimum of 90 graduate credits. Students must enter the program with a master’s degree with a minimum of 36 graduate-level credits, which will be transferred into the EdD program. If a student does not have the required 36 master’s credits, the student will be admitted on a conditional basis and must complete the additional graduate-level credits at an accredited college or university by the final semester before expected degree conferral. Students with post-master’s graduate credit in related education content completed prior to admission to the EdD program may petition to transfer in an additional 6 credits of equivalent coursework with appropriate documentation and with the approval of the EdD program director. Thus, students must complete between 48 and 54 credits at the doctoral level at JHU. The program includes the following required coursework components (subject to change):
Code | Title | Credits |
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Foundations of Education | 12 credit hours | |
Multicultural Education | 3 | |
Multiple Perspectives on Learning and Teaching | 3 | |
Contemporary Approaches to Educational Problems | 3 | |
Disciplinary Approaches to Education | 3 | |
Applied Research & Evaluation | 9 credit hours | |
Research Methods and Systematic Inquiry I | 3 | |
Research Methods and Systematic Inquiry II | 3 | |
Evaluation of Education Policies and Programs | 3 | |
Specialization | 12 credit hours | |
Mind, Brain, and Teaching | ||
Fundamentals of Cognitive Development | 3 | |
Neurobiology of Learning Differences | 3 | |
Cognitive Processes of Literacy & Numeracy | 3 | |
Special Topics in Brain Sciences | 3 | |
Entrepreneurial Leadership in Education | ||
Entrepreneurship in Education | 3 | |
Partnerships and Educational Organizations | 3 | |
Data-Driven Decision Making | 3 | |
Talent Management & Organizational Finance for Entrepreneurial Leaders | 3 | |
Urban Leadership | ||
Approaches to Urban Education | 3 | |
Individuals in Urban Contexts | 3 | |
Organizations and Institutions | 3 | |
Partnerships and Community Organizing | 3 | |
Instructional Design for Online Teaching and Learning | ||
Instructional Theory in Online Teaching and Learning | 3 | |
Trends and Issues in Instructional Design, Message Design, and Online Learning | 3 | |
Research on Online and Blended Teaching and Learning | 3 | |
Evaluation of Digital Age Learning Environments | 3 | |
Electives | 12 credit hours | |
Leadership for School and Educational Organization Redesign | 3 | |
Mind, Brain Science and Learning | 3 | |
Power, Politics, and Policy in Education | 3 | |
Leadership in Educational Organizations | 3 | |
Research on Effective Professional Development | 3 | |
Technologies and Creative Learning | 3 | |
Dissertation Research | 9 credit hours | |
Dissertation Research | 1 - 9 |
Students who extend their program of study may be required to enroll in additional doctoral research credits.
Additionally, students admitted in 2022 must also pass an oral comprehensive examination, demonstrating attainment of competencies, and complete a Dossier Style Dissertation research project.
Students examine a Problem of Practice (POP)—an area of concern they have observed within their professional context. This POP becomes the focus of the student's Dossier Style Dissertation, which is embedded within the EdD program coursework. The Dossier Style Dissertation includes two pathways: 1) Applied Project or 2) Empirical Project Deeper Dive.
Applied Project:
Year 1 : During the first year in the program, students synthesize research literature to understand factors relevant to the POP from a broader systems perspective.
Year 2 : Students conduct an empirical study examining their POP within their professional context. Students then defend their proposal for an applied project based on their findings as well as a brief literature review that supports their rationale and justification for their proposed applied project.
Year 3 : Students create and defend their final applied project to their Doctoral Committee.
Empirical Project Deep Dive:
Year 1 : During the first year in the program, students synthesize research literature to understand factors relevant to the POP from a broader systems perspective.
Year 2 : Students design a more robust empirical study to more deeply examine their POP within their professional context. Students orally present their proposed design to their Doctoral Committee.
Year 3 : Students analyze and write up their data and orally defend their findings to their Doctoral Committee.
Although somewhat different from a traditional dissertation in its completion and focus, students are nevertheless expected to demonstrate mastery of the relevant literature, to obtain extant and/or collect additional data, and to interpret the results in light of previous studies.
All students will also demonstrate mastery of first- and second-year competencies through an oral comprehensive assessment.
Typically, we expect students to complete three years of coursework and independent research concurrently. Some students may need more than three years to complete their research, in which case they will be required to enroll in at least one credit hour per semester after completion of the required 90 credit hours.
The following table below provides an overview of the program requirements for the 2022 cohort:
Cohort | Course Requirements | Comprehensive Exam | Applied Research |
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2022 | |||
1) Applied Project OR 2) Empirical Project Deep Dive | |||
Additionally, students admitted in 2021 must also pass an oral comprehensive examination, demonstrating attainment of competencies, and complete either a Dossier Style Dissertation or Applied Dissertation research project. For information regarding the Applied Dissertation, please see the 2013-2020 Cohorts tab.
The following table below provides an overview of the program requirements for the 2021 cohort:
Cohort | Course Requirements | Comprehensive Exam | Applied Research |
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2021 | Yes (Summer of Year 2) | ||
3) Applied Project, OR 4) Empirical Project Deep Dive | |||
OR | |||
Additionally, students admitted in cohorts 2013-2021 must also pass an oral comprehensive examination, demonstrating attainment of competencies, and complete an Applied Dissertation or Dossier Style Dissertation research project. For information regarding the Dossier Style Dissertation requirements, please see the 2021 Cohort tab. Information regarding the Applied Dissertation is provided below.
Students examine a Problem of Practice (POP)—an area of concern they have observed within their professional context. This POP becomes the focus of the student's Applied Dissertation research. The Applied Dissertation is embedded within the EdD program coursework, which provides students with a unique opportunity to examine an issue important to the organization in which they are employed.
During the first year in the program, students examine their articulated POP to identify underlying causes and associated factors. During the second year of the program, students develop a potential solution, such as an intervention or policy change, and a plan to study the implementation of this intervention as well as proximal outcomes. Students will demonstrate mastery of first- and second-year competencies through written and oral comprehensive assessments, which will serve as indicators of readiness for conducting their applied research. Students will then evaluate the effectiveness of this solution as their Applied Dissertation (Year 3).
Although somewhat different from a traditional dissertation in its completion and focus, students are nevertheless expected to demonstrate mastery of the relevant literature, to obtain extant and/or collect additional data, and to interpret the results in light of previous studies. The dissertation will be presented at a final oral defense before the student’s Dissertation Advisory Committee.
Typically, students will complete three years of coursework and independent research concurrently. It is possible that some students may need more than three years to complete their research, in which case they will be required to enroll in at least one credit hour per semester after completion of the required 90 credit hours.
The following table below provides an overview of the program requirements for the 2013-2020 cohorts:
Cohort | Course Requirements | Comprehensive Exam | Applied Research |
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2013-2020 | Yes (Summer of Year 2) | ||
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The 100% online courses for the EdD degree build your skills in leadership and innovation, with diversity, equity, and inclusion principles integrated throughout. Topics include diversity, equity, and inclusion; transformative learning; ethics and accountability; and more. Your studies culminate in an applied research project, which you can complete at your workplace or in your community.
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Our faculty are pioneers and leaders in online higher education and are dedicated to supporting you on your educational journey. You will be assigned a faculty member who will guide you. A Faculty Advisor will review your master’s degree and discuss your career goals to ensure alignment of your EdD cognate electives.
During your final four applied research courses, a Faculty Consultant will be there to assist you in choosing a research project that focuses on a practical application in your field of expertise. The Consultant will help you with completing the Institutional Review Board process, choosing a methodology, collecting and analyzing data, and defending your research project.
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for administrators in postsecondary education is expected to grow through 2032. Opportunities for training and development specialists and instructional coordinators are also expected to grow during this timeframe. The online doctorate in education at Purdue Global equips you with the skills and knowledge to lead education-related organizations in a fast-changing landscape.
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Credit for Prior Learning: Estimate based on maximum cognate open elective credits available in degree plan. The EdD program is a new offering and thus historic data on credit for prior learning are not available. Exact transfer amount may vary. All credits must be validated on official transcript(s) to be eligible for transfer. Purdue Global does not guarantee transferability of credit. See the University Catalog for the Prior Learning policy.
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Postsecondary Education Administrator Job Growth and Openings: Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Postsecondary Education Administrators, www.bls.gov/ooh/management/postsecondary-education-administrators.htm . National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Training and Development Specialists and Instructional Coordinators Job Openings: Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Training and Development Specialists, www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/training-and-development-specialists.htm ; Instructional Coordinators, www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/instructional-coordinators.htm . National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Become a changemaker for education., make informed decisions in complex settings.
The OU Online Doctor of Education in Education Administration is a 100% online, 54-credit-hour program that takes 36 months to complete. Led by renowned educational leaders and scholars from OU’s Jeanine Rainbolt College of Education, the program emphasizes relationship-building in a cohort model through community groups, networking events, and collaborative projects. The program, accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), culminates with a problem of practice dissertation completed during coursework in the program's third year.
*The summer and fall cohorts for this program are currently at capacity.
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Apply current scholarship and research skills to advance your career in colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations. You’ll be prepared for positions in student affairs, student support services, institutional research, and higher-level positions like dean or provost.
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As today’s educational landscape grows increasingly complex, there is a growing need for quality leaders who can meet these new challenges. Become equipped with the advanced knowledge and skills others lack and become an educational change agent in your organization.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of postsecondary administrators is projected to grow 4 percent by 2032. An estimated 15,300 job openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of these openings will result in the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or retire.
Learn in a flexible, online program designed for working professionals. You’ll engage in discussion with professors and fellow students with opportunities to work together and collaborate.
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Take the next step in your career with a degree from the University of Oklahoma. Applications are reviewed year-round for fall, spring, and summer sessions. Choose your program, choose your start, and apply today.
OU Online’s Doctor of Education in Education Administration program is structured to prepare students for job advancement and leadership by cultivating a deeper understanding of challenges in today’s educational settings. Students will learn how to lead change in their careers and gain the tools necessary to make positive and lasting changes in the organizations and educational settings in which they interact.
The program hosts monthly coffee chats each Friday where students can network with faculty and industry leaders. After completing year two, students will have the option to attend an immersion experience on campus.
This program offers two tracks – PK-12 Educational Leadership or Higher Education Leadership. Students can begin their curriculum in summer or fall terms. Courses will contain both asynchronous and synchronous components. Synchronous sessions are optional and will be recorded for playback.
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Admissions to the online Doctor of Education in Education Administration are selective. To be considered, you must have a conferred master’s degree from an accredited institution.
To apply, students must:
The admissions committee operates under a rolling admissions process, and admissions may continue until two weeks before classes start. The program strives to respond to applicants within one week of submitting a completed application.
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Like every OU Online program, the Ed.D. in Education Administration is built on the foundation of world-class University of Oklahoma faculty mixed with professors of practice providing valuable instruction. By linking industry experts with our online programs, we offer the most advanced curriculum and prepare students for future career success.
Earning a Doctor of Education in Education Administration from OU Online gives you the advanced knowledge necessary to make informed and effective decisions in complex educational settings. You’ll learn to develop and implement strategic plans that drive positive change and innovation in educational organizations, gaining an expanded professional network as part of the global OU alumni community.
Tuition and fees for the program are $29,700 ($550 per credit hour). Books and additional materials are not included.
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Northeastern University’s online Doctor of Education program provides experienced adult learners, working professionals, and scholar-practitioners from diverse backgrounds and perspectives with the practical knowledge and experience they need to transform the learning landscape. Students gain innovative approaches to create authentic change in their communities. The program was selected as the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate's Program of the Year for 2022-2023.
The Doctor of Education program is designed to be completed in three to four years of study—following a fast-paced quarter system in lieu of a traditional semester format. Students choose from five concentrations to create a curriculum that matches personal and professional interests. The program's dissertation in practice process will begin at the onset of your coursework as you identify your problem of practice and develop an action plan—incorporating cycles of data collection and analysis, collaboration, change work, and reflection—culminating in the dissemination of your action research findings. Our students come from diverse disciplines and professions, seeking more than just a degree. You'll gain a practical education that translates to your everyday working environment.
While all EdD courses can be completed online (except for hybrid courses in Seattle and Charlotte), annual in-person two-day residencies are held on campus. Residencies focus on networking and tools for career success and allow you to connect with faculty and fellow scholars to share knowledge and experience. You'll attend residencies* in your first and second years of the program at one of our campuses in Boston, Charlotte, or Seattle.
The Northeastern Doctor of Education degree is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and was selected as Program of the Year by the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate Program for 2022-2023.
*Please note: International students enrolling in the online EdD program will be provided with an option to complete the residency through online participation in interactive sessions with fellow scholars offered during the residency period.
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Northeastern's Doctor of Education program is designed for experienced professionals interested in deepening their understanding of education, organizational development, and leadership. Throughout the program, students examine various approaches to critical, practice-based issues, learn research methods, and conduct a doctoral research study that investigates a compelling educational or organizational challenge.
The Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate selected Northeastern's EdD program as the 2022-2023 Program of the Year, noting the “redesigned Dissertation in Practice Curriculum and the adoption of action research as its guiding methodology …” The committee praised “the program’s efforts to move beyond the typical five-chapter dissertation and engage scholarly practitioners in the acquisition of skills to realize meaningful change in their local contexts, emphasizing social justice.”
– sara ewell, phd, assistant dean, graduate school of education, – frawn morgan, current student, doctor of education, – aaron b., program graduate, looking for something different.
A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern—a top-ranked university—can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on professional experience in the area of your interest. Apply now—and take your career to the next level.
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The core of the mission of the program is to allow educators to remain in the places they work, focus on a problem of practice, and through experiential learning and site-specific research opportunities in the program, make an immediate impact in their professional environments. The program explicitly integrates research and practice for professionals so they develop the requisite skills for conceiving, designing, conducting, and producing original site-based research in order to effect ethical change related to real-life problems of practice.
Northeastern University faculty represents a broad cross-section of professional practices and fields, including finance, education, biomedical science, management, and the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside you to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.
By enrolling in Northeastern, you’ll be connected to students at our 13 campuses, as well as 300,000-plus alumni and more than 3,500 employer partners around the world. Our global university system provides you with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally and serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.
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The key skill that all leaders share? The ability to inspire positive change. Grounded in the principles of teaching and learning, our proven EdD in Learning & Organizational Change online doctoral program empowers students to lead change in many organizations, from schools to businesses to non-profits and beyond.
Give yourself the best opportunity to solve difficult challenges and usher systemic change into your workplace with our nationally recognized, award-winning program.
Our online EdD received the Carnegie Project (CPED) Program of the Year Award, recognizing our innovation, diversity of faculty and students, and appeal to students across a breadth of industries beyond traditional fields of education.
The Princeton Review listed the online EdD in Learning and Organizational Change as a Featured Program for the Best Online Doctor of Education Programs for 2024 for our dedication to flexible, affordable, and rigorous online learning.
We are the only program in the country offering a program-specific Research and Writing Development Center that provides doctoral students guidance while preparing dissertations, publications, and grant applications.
Every aspect of our program was thoughtfully created to help you succeed professionally and personally. Whether you're leading organizational change at a government agency, non-profit organization, private corporation, or K-12 education institution, you'll carry Baylor values with every decision you make.
Our 54-credit program can be completed in as few as 36 months - or on a flexible schedule based on your professional schedule or personal preference.
We admit three cohorts per year: Spring, Summer, and Fall. Students typically register for two courses (six credit hours) per trimester for nine trimesters. Cohorts have a limited amount of space, so applying early is recommended.
Our holistic admissions process values professional experience and takes your life beyond the classroom into consideration. Application takes just a few minutes and any questions you may have can be answered by our Graduate Enrollment Management team.
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Applicants need:
An Accredited Master's Degree (3.0 GPA preferred) Two Years of Professional Experience No GRE Required No Application Fee
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Priority Application Deadline: June 24, 2024 Regular Application Deadline: July 8, 2024 Final Application Deadline: August 15, 2024
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Tuition is $1,785 per credit hour, with an additional $100 administrative fee per term. Tuition and fees are subject to change and may rise each year.
Your Graduate Enrollment Manager can answer any questions and talk to you about financial aid opportunities.
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Apart from the virtual nature of our classes, there are few - if any - differences between our online and in-person learning experiences. You will gain expert knowledge from faculty who encourage insightful discussions and learn alongside a diverse group of peer who can broaden perspectives and challenge conventional thinking.
During two immersion experiences held on Baylor University's campus in Waco, Texas, you will meet your EdD faculty, staff, and peers in person. the immersions are packed with invaluable experiences and opportunities to collaborate on research and coursework, preparing you for the next steps in your educational journey.
The Problem of Practice Dissertation gives you the opportunity to investigate problems in your own profession, research and propose solutions, and lead change efforts in your local organizations and industries. Additionally, it helps your develop the skills that drive measurable outcomes and report data-driven results to both practitioner and academic audiences.
A Baylor EdD stands as a beacon of transformation leadership, blending rigorous research with a passionate commitment to effecting tangible change in communities, organizations, and industries. What sets this program apart is its unwavering focus on real-world impact, where theory meets practice, and innovation thrives, evidenced by both student and faculty publishing extensively.
With a Baylor EdD in hand, you will thrive in industries within and outside of academic environments, including government, private corporations, nonprofit and community organizations, or university systems.
We are with you every step of the way, from enrollment to program completion.
Our Graduate Enrollment Management team-affectionately known as GEMs - is available to guide you every step of the way through the application process.
We provide dedicated Graduate Academic Advisors to support you, whether you have questions about course registration or are struggleing to balance your academic, professional, and personal responsibilities.
We offer an in-program writing center dedicated to supporting our EdD students as they develop their dissertations, presentations, publications, and grant applications.
As a student in the EdD in Learning and Organizational Change program, you will embark on a transformative journey where rigorous academics and meaningful connections propel you toward unparalleled scholarly achievement."
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Reach the pinnacle of your profession and impact the field of education with Liberty University’s online Doctor of Education (EdD) degree. In our online EdD programs, you’ll study education administration, curriculum development, learning theory, and the latest research to gain the advanced knowledge you need to positively influence the world of education. Check out our available online EdD programs .
Additionally, you’ll conduct your own research in order to provide practical solutions to challenges in the field of education with a capstone project. Liberty’s online doctorate in education is a model of high academic standards and leadership in education. With a degree like this, you can become better equipped to become an effective educational administrator, university faculty member, senior-level educational leader, or educational policymaker.
The biggest difference between an EdD and a PhD in education is the scope of the degree itself. While a PhD is primarily concerned with producing original research in the form of a dissertation, our EdD is designed so that you can complete exemplary research in the education field. As more of a practitioner’s degree, the EdD blends praxis and scholarship so that you can be better prepared to impact the field of education wherever you go. If you are more interested in producing original research to further the field of education, you may be interested in our PhD in Education .
The core content of our online EdD programs is designed to enhance your understanding of essential educational concepts while giving you practical classroom management tools. The online doctorate in education can help advance your skills in quantitative and qualitative methods of research, advanced learning theory, research skills, and provide many other essential competencies for advanced educators like yourself.
While completing a Liberty University doctoral program, you can choose specialized tracks to further equip you for an administrative role. We offer tracks in leadership, higher education, and curriculum and instruction, so you can pick the degree that gives you the right tools to achieve teaching excellence.
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Liberty University’s online Doctor of Education in Administration and Supervision – Educational Leadership degree is designed to provide studies and training in the management of education organizations to help prepare you for licensed school administration.
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Liberty University’s online Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction degree can help you build on your foundational knowledge and further master all aspects of education. This education doctorate gives you the flexibility and freedom to mix and match elective courses so you can create a personalized degree program that fits your passions and interests.
Liberty University’s online Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Educational Psychology degree covers theories of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development across the lifespan – enabling you to meet your students right where they are and provide the support they need to thrive. Through this program, you can become equipped to improve teaching and learning processes in your school using a fundamental understanding of how people learn and retain information.
Liberty University’s online Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Elementary Education degree is designed to equip you for a variety of teaching roles – including general education and community classroom settings. You will study various theories, models, and strategies as a practical guide to solve problems. In addition, you will explore research and instructional approaches for managing student behaviors effectively with an emphasis on individualized, classroom, and school-wide behavior support.
Liberty University’s online Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Instructional Design and Technology degree is designed to equip you for the modern classroom. By incorporating new technology and methods of instruction into the classroom, you can engage students in new and exciting ways. Your experience can also be valuable in settings outside of the classroom including corporate training, curriculum design, and as a leader in the educational technology field.
Liberty University’s online Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Middle Grades Education degree is designed to strengthen your teaching ability through individualized and collaborative professional development opportunities. You will study curriculum development, usage, and evaluation. Additionally, you will apply considerations of preadolescent physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development to various school processes and teacher interaction with middle school students and families.
Liberty University’s online Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Online Teaching and Learning degree covers a variety of advanced educational topics, specifically those that can prepare you for roles in online programs. In this degree, you will study trends in learning technologies and curriculum and instruction. You will also study curriculum theory, applied research methods, and much more!
Liberty University’s online Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education degree addresses curriculum function, development, and evaluation. Our program is designed to provide you with a detailed overview of technology usage in the classroom as it relates to student learning, the effectiveness of administrative processes, and service to students and parents. You will also study various theories, models, and strategies as a practical guide to solving problems.
Liberty University’s online Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Special Education degree is designed to help you analyze processes for assessing students with special needs. Additionally, you will develop ways of effectively using various technology for communication and collaboration as you improve classroom instruction. You can learn to use different theories, models, and strategies as a practical guide to solving problems.
Liberty University’s online Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership degree is designed to train you on best practices in education and technology to help you enhance student learning, become a competent administrator, and best serve your students and their parents. This program focuses on translating classroom theory into real-world application and is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to effectively lead and manage in an educational environment.
Liberty University’s online Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration – Assessment and Evaluation degree covers research-based approaches to analyzing student learning, curricula, academic programs, student services, and institutional structures. In this program, you’ll explore how to help colleges and universities maintain high standards of quality and accreditation so that their students receive the best education possible.
Liberty University’s online Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration – Educational Leadership degree can help you strengthen your leadership skills and advance your career in postsecondary education administration. You will analyze the major challenges facing today’s educational leaders and explore methods for helping colleges and universities thrive.
Liberty University’s online Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration – Organizational Leadership degree is designed to provide training in university administration and advanced business topics. You can develop essential skills in business management and use your business knowledge to help your college or education-related organization thrive.
Liberty University’s online Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration – Student Affairs degree can help you learn how to support college students’ personal, professional, and academic development. That way, you can help them develop essential skills for navigating challenges in school – and in life.
Liberty University’s online Doctor of Education in Instructional Design and Technology investigates the intersection of education, technology, and creativity. You can gain the necessary knowledge and skills to become a leader in designing and implementing effective educational strategies using cutting-edge technology.
Liberty University’s online Doctor of Education in Special Education degree can help you learn how to manage and construct educational programs geared for those students with additional educational needs. You can have a profound impact on the lives of your students with the concepts you can master in this program.
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Through Liberty University’s online EdD programs, you will have the opportunity to engage with knowledgeable education professionals who want to mentor and help you to become an advanced educator, administrator, and researcher. Our doctorate in education offers a robust, theoretical framework that can advance your teaching methods and theories to a higher order of application, allowing you to evaluate and address teaching challenges in K-12 institutions and at the university level.
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Liberty University’s doctoral programs can offer you advanced academic training and practical skills that align with your professional aspirations and personal values. These programs are designed to enhance your expertise in a specific field, such as education, business, or divinity, enabling you to contribute to academic knowledge, apply practical solutions in real-world settings, and ascend to higher positions in your career.
You can benefit from flexible learning options, including online courses that allow you to balance your studies with personal and professional responsibilities. Liberty’s commitment to integrating ethical and faith-based principles into its curriculum can also provide you with a unique perspective that is valued in many professional settings. Additionally, you’ll have opportunities to engage with experienced faculty and like-minded peers, expanding your professional network and gaining support that can be crucial for both academic and career advancement.
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Program summary.
Prepare for a leadership role to shape the future of education. Customize this online doctoral program by selecting courses from multiple disciplines to prepare for a career within educational institutions, private organizations, or all levels of government.
Complete your Penn State course work online at your own pace.
Credits and costs, become a transformational leader in education.
Lead small- and large-scale change and innovation with knowledge, tools, and a strategic mindset.
Advocate for equitable learning outcomes for children, youths, families, and adults.
Advance a culture of educational excellence by supporting lifelong learning within and across educational sectors.
Address problems of practice with an interdisciplinary focus to identify, develop, and implement practicable solutions.
This doctorate-level education degree program draws from several disciplines and affords you the opportunity to customize your curriculum by picking from a range of emphasis areas, including adult education; organization development and change; higher education; learning, design, and technology; educational leadership; and special education.
Completion of a research capstone experience addressing problems of practice is required for graduation from the program. This experience should extend beyond course work and be part of an extended online community.
Provides a survey of major trends in the field of comparative and international education in the last half of the 20th century.
Provides an overview of the skills necessary to design, implement, and assess research studies.
Gives an overview of the fundamentals of reading, evaluating, and conducting evaluations of programs in educational settings.
Through this course, students become more comfortable with analyzing quantitative data sets. Topics include teacher-directed review, modeled analyses, and guided practice. Participants will practice analyses and interpretation with data sets.
Through course readings and the engagement of qualitative research techniques, students will situate and assess qualitative research studies within a broader research context, develop the ability to articulate a coherent research design, gain experience in foundational qualitative methods and analysis, be able to discern what questions are appropriate to qualitative research, and synthesize and write up results of data analysis.
This course studies various education research theories including include Post-Positivism, Interpretivism, the Critical Tradition, Post-Structuralism, and Pragmatism.
Students will research and critically analyze a topic aligned with their career interests. The course covers all phases of the research process from identifying problems of practice to reviewing literature, identifying study methods and analytical techniques, and scholarly writing of research papers.
Students will meet for an intellectually stimulating five-day, in-person summer summit at the University Park campus. As part of the residency requirement, the summer summit includes members from all doctoral cohorts and provides a series of workshops and professional development opportunities to enhance the online learning experience with face-to-face conversations, mentorship, and research skill development. Each student will complete a minimum of one in-person summit, and students are able to attend more than one summer summit. Costs for travel, lodging, and meals are at the expense of the student.
Electives will be chosen by students in consultation with their faculty adviser. Students can personalize their degree based on their research interests and career goals (like in these specialized path examples ) by selecting their electives from more than 170 online graduate courses offered by the Penn State College of Education within the following areas of emphasis:
This degree program is based on a flexible, research-intensive, and practical model of study that can prepare students for rewarding professions in the education, counseling, and human services fields.
At every level, from kindergarten through post-graduate studies, education is in a state of rapid evolution. The advancement of education for future generations relies on passionate and skilled leaders with years of experience in the field who have chosen to pursue the highest level of education degree available from a renowned program.
The knowledge you can gain in this program can be immediately applied in your current role and lead to promotion or career expansion in the private sector or government.
The following roles are often held by people with this type of degree:
Estimates of employment growth and total employment are provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and are subject to change. While these occupations are often pursued by graduates with this degree, individual outcomes may vary depending on a variety of factors. Penn State World Campus cannot guarantee employment in a given occupation.
Education administrators, postsecondary, instructional coordinators, education administrators, kindergarten through secondary, education teachers, postsecondary, education administrators, all other, career services to set you up for success.
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This academically rigorous online Doctor of Education program chooses a select group of the most qualified candidates to study with Penn State’s highly regarded and experienced faculty.
If accepted into the program, you will have the opportunity to gain a deep and nuanced understanding of how to apply critical thinking, research, and data to solve problems and make decisions facing educators, counselors, and organizational leaders.
Penn State awards graduates of this program a D.Ed., recognized as a Doctor of Education degree and equivalent to an Ed.D. Unlike other programs, it is neither cohort-based nor specific to a single discipline, being offered across the entire College of Education.
Prepare yourself for an influential role by earning the highest level of education degree available. Learn to apply research and data to solve the problems and guide the decisions facing educators, counselors, school administrators, and organizational leaders with this terminal degree.
The program is centered on developing knowledge pertinent to problems of practice, as well as the inquiry skills and disciplinary practices to develop, understand, and apply research in new situations.
The four elective courses that you choose are intended to expand your knowledge base to an area beyond the focus of your existing master’s degree.
You will choose your electives in consultation with your program and faculty advisers to coalesce with the focus of your ensuing doctoral capstone project. Some examples of elective selections based on student interests are shown below to help you envision possible areas of specialization:
Teachers or trainers working with adults in educational or corporate settings may benefit from electives from our lifelong learning and adult education program or organization development and change program:
Teachers, administrators, and other education professionals looking to expand their knowledge or advance into leadership positions in educational settings may be interested in electives from our educational leadership program or curriculum and instruction program:
Instructional and learning designers, trainers, or educational technology specialists working in traditional education settings, cyber schools, remote/virtual environments, or business training programs may benefit from courses within the learning, design, and technology program; the lifelong learning and adult education program; or the organization development and change program:
Those involved in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within their organization could find elective courses from our educational leadership program or special education program:
Student service professionals, institutional researchers, and others working within higher education may be interested in electives from our higher education program, such as:
With more than 170 total courses to choose from, you can work with your faculty adviser to select the electives that best fit your career aspirations. Your specialization area will not appear on your diploma.
The D.Ed. program is designed for people who want leadership roles that shape the future of education. Our students are often working professionals from a variety of fields, including early childhood, elementary, and secondary education; government agencies; or postsecondary education.
Penn State World Campus can help you achieve your education goals as you navigate your personal and professional schedules. In the online doctoral program, many students take one or two courses per semester and the typical student is expected to complete the program in three to four years.
Students are required to complete the program within 8 years of completion of the qualifying exam.
There is a suggested sequence of courses. Students will take 6 to 7 credits during fall and spring semesters and 3 to 4 credits during the summer. Online courses typically follow a 12- to 15-week semester cycle, and there are 3 semesters per year (spring, summer, and fall).
However, there is some flexibility in the number of credits each semester, and some students may take fewer or more as their schedule permits. It is recommended that core courses be taken as early as possible. Core courses will be offered on a set schedule as the program expands.
This program's convenient online format gives you the flexibility you need to study around your busy schedule. You can skip the lengthy commute without sacrificing the quality of your education and prepare yourself for more rewarding career opportunities without leaving your home.
Penn State has a history of more than 100 years of distance education, and World Campus has been a leader in online learning for more than two decades. Our online learning environment offers the same quality education that our students experience on campus.
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For admission to the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School, an applicant must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. This degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates.
Applicants to the D.Ed. program must also have a completed master’s degree or equivalent (30 credits minimum) in education or an associated field. Admitted students may be required to take additional course work as recommended by the academic program at the time of admission.
You will need to upload the following items as part of your application:
Official transcripts from each institution attended , regardless of the number of credits or semesters completed. Transcripts not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation. Penn State alumni do not need to request transcripts for credits earned at Penn State but must list Penn State as part of your academic history. If you are admitted, you will be asked to send an additional official transcript. You will receive instructions at that time.
Test Scores — GRE or GMAT scores are not required.
English Proficiency — The language of instruction at Penn State is English. With some exceptions, international applicants must take and submit scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Minimum test scores and exceptions are found in the English Proficiency section on the Fox Graduate School's "Requirements for Graduate Admission" page . Visit the TOEFL website for testing information. Penn State's institutional code is 2660.
References (3) — you will need to initiate the process through the online application by entering names and email addresses of three references. Upon submission of your application, an email will be sent to each reference requesting they complete a brief online recommendation regarding your commitment for success in an online program. Please inform all recommenders they must submit the form in order for your application to be complete.
Writing Sample — Provide a published or unpublished paper, thesis, or another scholarly writing sample. This sample must be in English.
Résumé or Vitae — Upload your résumé or vitae to the online application.
Personal Statement and Career Goals — A written essay discussing your professional goals and how the Doctor of Education program will bring you closer to the realization of those goals. While not required, applicants may emphasize any affiliations or interest in particular faculty or programs in the College of Education.
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You can begin your online application at any time. Your progress within the online application system will be saved as you go, allowing you to return at any point as you gather additional information and required materials.
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This degree program is offered by the Penn State College of Education. Our goal is to help shape tomorrow’s leaders in the dynamic fields of education, counseling, and human services. Through the program, you’ll have the unique opportunity to learn from our renowned faculty in a collaborative environment.
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Arizona State University’s online Doctor of Education in leadership and innovation is designed for practicing educator-leaders looking to transform their practice and create better learning opportunities for all students. Delivered in a collaborative, cohort model, this program incorporates academic and personal support through leader-scholar community groups made up of your peers and a faculty member.
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Next start date: 01/13/2025
Total classes: 20
Weeks per class: 7.5–15
Total credit hours: 90
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No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
This program features a curriculum that encourages both self-reflection and collaboration with your leader-scholar community group. In your courses, you’ll build competencies in continually evaluating your professional practice, making informed decisions and understanding the implications of educational innovation. The program culminates in completing and defending your dissertation.
As a graduate, you can put your action-research experience into practice in your workplace and contribute to positive outcomes for learners. You’ll also be equipped to excel in advanced education leadership roles in settings ranging from pre-K–grade 12 to higher education. Potential career paths include, but aren’t limited to:
The Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College faculty draws from a range of academic disciplines including cognitive science, psychology and economics. They seek to answer questions about the process of learning, teaching practices and effects of education policy. Our faculty is also committed to connecting research to schools and other learning environments. They ensure teacher and leadership preparation programs combine scholarly rigor with practical application.
Applicants to the Doctor of Education in leadership and innovation program must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.
This program has a highly competitive admission process.
Applicants must currently hold a position related to education that will allow them to implement change in their workplace.
All applicants must show proof of a completed master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of their bachelor's program. Additionally, applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in an applicable master’s degree program.
All applicants must submit:
The online program admits students two times a year in the spring and fall semesters. Your application will be rated and ranked based on the following:
For the committee to gain a better understanding of your fit for the program, you must submit a three-page, double-spaced (1" margins and 12-point font) personal statement that answers the following three topics:
The admission committee pays particular attention to the quality of writing and clarity demonstrated in your answers to these questions.
To allow the admissions committee to best evaluate your qualifications for entrance into the EdD program, please submit a 3–5-page essay to address the following question:
What is action research and how can it be used to address problems of practice?
Your essay should be between 800 and 1,200 words (not including references). The writing sample must be double-spaced, use 1" margins and written in 12-point font.
We have made three articles available to you to read and consider when formulating your response (see below). We encourage you to refer to these resources and other literature in your essay. You must ensure all literature is appropriately cited and referenced following APA 7th edition style guidelines.
Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or need assistance.
Provided research literature:
For a complete application, you’ll need three professional references. The admission committee prefers to review a reference from each of the following categories:
Your recommenders will receive a form that asks them to explain your qualities and fit for the program with respect to the following desired professional attributes:
Please provide the recommenders’ names, current places of business, and email addresses when submitting your application. Recommenders will receive a form to complete and provide their feedback.
An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency.
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College brings people and ideas together to increase the capabilities of educators and the performance of education systems. According to U.S. News & World Report, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College is the only U.S. college of education to rank in the top 15 for both on-campus and online graduate education degrees.
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The Johns Hopkins School of Education’s full-time PhD program offers an individually tailored learning experience based on a student’s interest in finding solutions to pressing education problems. Select applicants receive full tuition and a stipend.
The School of Education will pause admission to the Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD) program for the 2025-26 academic year while we add several programmatic improvements. The next intake for admission to the PhD program will be for students who want to matriculate in the Fall 2026 semester. The online application will open in August 2025 to begin accepting submissions, and the application completion deadline will be December 16, 2025. Please complete our Request for Information Form to receive updates and announcements for the next admission period.
The program provides rigorous interdisciplinary training that develops students’ abilities to conduct evidence-based research on real-world educational challenges. Instruction and mentorship emphasizes the development and evaluation of policies and practices that address real-world educational problems.
Students benefit from a one-to-one apprenticeship model that pairs exceptional interdisciplinary candidates with nationally acclaimed faculty mentors, along with engaging coursework, sophisticated methodological training, and cohort-based learning.
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Have questions about our degree programs, the application, or financial aid and costs? Join us for an inside look at a graduate experience defined by innovation and driven by evidence-based research. Learn more about your area of interest or career path, meet some of our faculty, and connect to the Johns Hopkins School of Education community. Check out our admissions events and register for a virtual information session today.
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Associate Professor Director, International Teaching and Global Leadership
Innovative Teaching & Leadership
International Teaching & Global Leadership
Professor Co-Director, Center for Social Organization of Schools
Center for Social Organization of Schools, SOE Leadership
Education Policy & Politics, Research, Evaluation & Assessment, Social Context of Education
Associate Professor Director, Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy
Institute for Education Policy, SOE Leadership
Curriculum Studies, Education Policy & Politics, Research, Evaluation & Assessment
Assistant Professor
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools, Innovative Teaching & Leadership
Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education, Special Education
Associate Professor (Research) Co-Director, Center for Social Organization of Schools Director of Research, Baltimore Education Research Consortium
Learning & Instruction, Research, Evaluation & Assessment
Professor Associate Dean for Diversity and Faculty Development
SOE Leadership
Counseling & Human Development
Professor Faculty Lead, PhD Program
Advanced Studies in Education
Learning & Instruction, Measurement & Research Methodologies
Bloomberg Distinguished Professor Executive Director, Johns Hopkins Center for Safe and Healthy Schools Director, Institute in Critical Quantitative, Computational, and Mixed Methodologies
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools, SOE Leadership
Education Policy & Politics, Measurement & Research Methodologies, Social Context of Education
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools
Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education
Center for Social Organization of Schools
Curriculum Studies, Research, Evaluation & Assessment
Associate Professor Associate Dean of Research
Research, Evaluation & Assessment
Advanced Studies in Education, Center for Safe and Healthy Schools
Social Context of Education
Counseling & Human Development, Postsecondary Education, Social Context of Education, Urban Education
Bloomberg Distinguished Professor
Measurement & Research Methodologies, Social Context of Education
Research Professor Faculty Lead, Master of Science in Education Policy
Counseling & Educational Studies
Education Policy & Politics, Gifted Education, Learning & Instruction
Social Context of Education, Urban Education
Educational Technology
Learning & Instruction, Special Education
Assistant Research Professor
Institute for Education Policy
Education Policy & Politics
With its goal of pursuing big ideas and sharing knowledge to address real-world challenges, Johns Hopkins University takes pride in its founding mission as the U.S.’s first research university. The full-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education at the Johns Hopkins School of Education embraces that tradition. We offer a world-class, research-focused program that prepares exceptional scholars to investigate and develop policies and practices that improve educational outcomes from pre-K through secondary school and beyond.
Students draw insights from different disciplines (e.g., educational psychology, learning sciences, sociology of education), synthesizing their knowledge to craft multidisciplinary, evidence-based approaches to address educational policies and practices — particularly those that can improve outcomes for historically underserved populations. Immersion in modern research methods — advanced statistical techniques, open science approaches, and data science — facilitates students’ capacities to argue for research-based educational reforms.
Students benefit from the mentorship of nationally acclaimed researchers in an apprenticeship model as well as collaborative learning opportunities from courses, research groups, and their cohort. Our graduates go on to careers in higher education as professors, policymakers, and influential scholars at research-intensive universities, institutes, and centers.
All PhD students at the School of Education are eligible for a fellowship for up to four years. The fellowship includes a yearly stipend and will cover tuition and fees. The fellowship also covers individual health, dental, and vision insurance. All PhD students must be registered full time and be in good academic standing every semester to continue to be eligible for their fellowship.
Through our PhD program, students acquire cutting-edge research skills that position them for tenure-track faculty positions in higher education, policymaking roles with state agencies or school systems, and leadership positions in educational research organizations.
“ What set my experience apart was the chance to work with remarkable mentors who are not only impactful researchers in the field, but also genuinely care about me as a person.
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We are a tech-forward and future-focused university that has been disrupting higher education for over 150 years. Maryville University’s online Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership Program prepares students for positions that require high-level decision-making within education. We are a tech-forward and future-focused university that has been disrupting higher education for over 150 years. Maryville University’s online Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership Program prepares students for positions that require high-level decision-making within education. We are a tech-forward and future-focused university that has been disrupting higher education for over 150 years. Maryville University’s online Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership Program prepares students for positions that require high-level decision-making within education.
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How do you improve delivery and efficacy in higher learning? How can you better prepare students for the workforce? How can you adapt educational settings to emerging technology and modern faculty-administration dynamics? Answering today’s big questions in higher education takes reflective, future-focused leadership. Maryville University’s online Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership program can provide you with the leadership abilities and perspective to meet the challenges of today — and tomorrow .
Explore higher education-focused leadership theory and develop the expertise to apply it in real-world situations. Build a contemporary understanding of administrative relationships and the student experience. Gain actionable insight into higher-ed governance, policy and financing to help you effect institutional change. Pursue your online Doctor of Education at Maryville and learn to impact higher education on a sweeping scale in ways that matter most.
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Access coursework 100% online with no campus visits required.
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Complete your courses and dissertation simultaneously .
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Benefit from the added support of our cohort learning model .
Graduate in as few as 32 months .
Our online EdD program offers unique benefits.
Most doctoral programs conclude with a dissertation, but we believe your dissertation should be more than just a paper. It should inform your research, drive your leadership focus and keep your writing and thinking sharp throughout the doctoral program. Our approach allows you to apply valuable knowledge as you learn it.
The online EdD program is more than a doctorate in education — it’s an innovative program that will provide you with a doctorate in higher education leadership You’ll focus squarely on impacting higher education at the institutional level, helping institutions grow in the face of a fluctuating economy, changing technology, increased competition and an influx of degrees in the job market.
This means you benefit from smaller class sizes, collaboration and individual attention and mentorship from faculty members. You also get to continue coursework with the same cohort so you can develop your skills together.
As you work on your assignments and dissertation, you’ll have complete access to the Maryville library and librarians. Additionally, your courses will include integrated writing tools, such as pre-submission proofreading with detailed feedback.
Our online Doctor of Education program is a leadership-focused degree that promotes strategic high-level decision making. Our online EdD graduates can teach, but the degree is most applicable outside of the classroom. Positions at the top levels of higher education can empower you to have a greater influence. They can also be financially rewarding. Earning your online doctorate in education is a great way to advance your career and increase your earning potential while shaping the future of higher education.
Professionals with a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership possess the skills and knowledge to identify problems and opportunities in higher education and make improvements in the field.
Completing your online EdD in Higher Education Leadership at Maryville can qualify you for leadership roles such as:
In settings such as:
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With your online EdD in Higher Education Leadership , you can build a foundation to pursue careers with median salaries of leadership positions such as:
College/University President
College/University Administrator
Department Chair
Dean of Students
Admissions Director
Chief Academic Affairs Officer
The value and utility of doctoral degree programs in higher education vary significantly. It is crucial to ensure that the skills acquired from your online education degree align with your aspirations. Let’s explore why pursuing an online Doctor of Education could be the best option for you.
Time — Our online Doctor of Education program is a 32-month, 48-credit program. Compared with a PhD in Higher Education, this credential could save you one to three years in completion time.
Practice-Based Research — In a PhD program, your primary goal is to master and extend the body of knowledge on a subject. However, your research isn’t necessarily applicable in a leadership role. With our Doctorate in Educational leadership online program , you can apply existing research methods to the critical issues affecting your institution and inform decision making directly.
Leadership — An online Doctor of Education is all about leadership. PhD programs are typically designed for educational leaders in specific academic disciplines. With an online EdD degree , you have the potential to become a provost or president of a university.
We asked Jason Castles , director and assistant professor of higher education leadership, for his thoughts on the online Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership program. Here are his responses:
We strive to stay current on trends and the future of higher education. Some recent areas of focus include the impact of the pandemic in higher ed (budgeting, enrollment, and mental health); diversity, equity and inclusion work; and demographic shifts (who is attending and how many students are attending). Additional trends impacting higher ed include data analytics; financial sustainability and affordability; changes to tenure systems; and the growing reliance on adjunct faculty members.
Employers value flexibility, data analysis skills and the ability to develop outcome assessment plans. They also look for candidates with cultural competence, empathy and active listening skills (especially during the pandemic).
We offer a high level of student support and engagement from faculty and staff, providing students with constructive feedback and tools to learn to be successful in higher ed. We also offer a financially efficient 32-month, 48-credit program with a solid, rigorous curriculum.
The best higher education doctoral programs prepare you to address the critical issues that will shape the future of higher ed. That’s why we focus on topics such as quantitative and qualitative data analysis, future-focused governance and finance, contemporary student experiences, new and innovative technologies, and just about anything else you may face in an educational leadership role. We also let you explore your individual interests through professional practice courses based on current trends in higher education.
Our online Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership program is designed for completion with 48 credit hours and in as little as 32 months of year-round study. Find out more about our program on our curriculum page .
Lead inside and outside of the classroom. Our curriculum can help you develop the competencies to be a top educator in the classroom or apply your knowledge and skills toward outstanding research. Learn to solve the complicated challenges of classroom dynamics in courses such as Leadership in Higher Education and Leading in a Complex Environment, and hone your research skills with Research Residency I and II and Understanding Data and Analysis.
Experience a dynamic, future-focused education doctorate. Maryville University has been an innovator in education for nearly 150 years. When you earn your Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership with us, we can help you take that pioneering spirit with you. Through courses such as Strategic Change and Innovation, you can develop a progressive and change-oriented mindset, so wherever you go in your education career, you will go with confidence.
Discover that leadership starts with compassion. As an educator, your students are a primary focus. That’s why our curriculum includes courses such as The College Student Experience and Reflective Leadership Practice and Inquiry to help you understand your students and design your higher education strategies around their needs, concerns and abilities.
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What can i do with an online doctor of education in higher education leadership degree.
Our online EdD in Higher Education Leadership prepares students for careers in educational leadership, growing their knowledge of advanced theories and practical skills so they can manage organizations, solve problems and promote positive change in higher education. Graduates of our online EdD program may advance to administrative roles, overseeing higher education institutions, programs or departments. They may work behind the scenes to assess, improve and create new curricula and instructional methods, train other educators or conduct research to advance higher education.
The median annual salary for professionals holding an EdD in Higher Education Leadership can vary significantly depending on factors such as industry, location, years of experience, specialization, and job role.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment of postsecondary education administrators to grow 4% from 2022 to 2032. 7 The need to replace professionals who change roles, switch careers or retire will drive most of this growth.
Our online EdD program is a 32-month, 48-credit program. Compared with a PhD in Higher Education, this credential could save you one to three years in completion time.
Earning your online EdD can put you on a path for career advancement, higher earnings and administrator-level leadership positions. An EdD is practice based, meaning it allows you to research your areas of interest and also leverage the results of your research to influence the decision-making process of an institution or organization. Pursuing an EdD means you will focus on identifying problems and developing strategies to help solve those problems. An EdD program prepares you with skills in conducting qualitative research, collecting data, conducting interviews, making observations and participating in focus groups. If time to completion is important to you, consider that EdD students generally finish their programs faster than PhD students. On average, a PhD takes five to six years to complete, with some studies showing that students regularly take as many as eight years. On the other hand, earning an EdD generally takes between three and four years. Students can complete ours in as little as 32 months.
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Organizational change starts with an online doctorate in leadership and innovation from NYU. Leverage your knowledge and skills in transformational leadership roles to create new, sustainable solutions to systemic institutional challenges with your EdD.
The application for the January 2025 cohort is now open. Extended deadline is September 2.
Blending academic theory and real-world practice, NYU Steinhardt’s EdD in Leadership and Innovation is more than an online degree. It’s a unique program that provides working professionals with the tools to harness transformative change in their organizations and beyond.
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NYU Steinhardt’s EdD in Leadership and Innovation is more than a doctorate program. It’s a cohort of professionals, faculty , and distinguished cross-sectoral leaders from spaces such as:
We examine the most important issues cross-sectoral leaders face today and discover solutions that make change possible for tomorrow. We apply an academic lens to myriad sectors so students graduate from the doctoral program with the core competencies for impactful director and executive-level career options.
The research, analysis, writing, and critical thinking involved in students’ strategic design and implementation of a change management project are assets that students will bring to current and future employers.
While many doctoral programs require students to complete a dissertation, NYU Steinhardt challenges students to examine and create an academically informed solution to a persistent organizational problem throughout the EdD program. This unique project is called the Problem of Practice (POP) , and it enables students to create real value for their organizations.
“We want students to have a collaborative experience in which they ignite a transformation in education from across sectors.” DR. NOEL S. ANDERSON FOUNDING FACULTY
When students work together, they leverage their unique leadership skills and professional experiences to develop new ideas and effect sustainable change. That’s why the cohort model is a defining feature of NYU Steinhardt’s EdD in Leadership and Innovation program. Traveling the curriculum together, students develop a common problem-solving language and discover new solutions to old challenges. Best of all, since courses run continuously through Summer and January terms, students earn their degree in 24–28 months, a duration that’s among the shortest in the country relative to other education doctorates.
Great minds, thinking differently
Our program unites experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds who share their unique perspectives on real-world challenges. By giving them the space to question, explore, and take risks, we foster innovation, resulting in new solutions to persistent organizational problems.
A collaborative system of support
For the duration of the program, faculty serve as mentors, supporters, challengers, and advocates, bringing decades of leadership experience to their partnership with students.
Built for immediate action
Students can complete their degree in as few as 24 continuous months, preparing them to create sustainable and scalable change at their organizations in their leadership roles.
The NYU online Doctorate in Leadership and Innovation is different by design. More than an educational leadership program, it’s a global cohort of cross-sector professionals motivated to create real change in their fields. Diverse leaders from the worlds of business, government, nonprofits, healthcare, and education seek out our program to be challenged to think beyond their areas of expertise – and to create new solutions and catalyze change in their organizations.
Current and former students’ employers include:
Current and former students’ job titles include:
Students represent a global cohort whose diverse voices are informed not only by the work they do, but from lived experiences around the world.
The NYU EdD addresses the needs of full-time working professionals with a rigorous online Doctorate in Leadership and Innovation program that can be completed in as few as 24 months.
At the beginning of the program, your cohort will convene at NYU to meet, discuss your professional experiences, and examine the persistent challenges you face in your organizations. The residency will deepen students’ connections with peers and faculty and help serve as a foundation for the EdD curriculum.
Designed as a cohort model, our 42-credit curriculum includes 17 consecutive courses that can be completed in as few as 24 months. Students continue working while earning their degree, examining and solving a persistent challenge in their organization throughout the program.
Rather than completing a traditional dissertation, you will identify a persistent problem in your organization and examine it through an academic lens throughout the program, emerging with a thoroughly researched, actionable solution that creates real value for your organization.
Finding the right EdD program to expand and leverage your leadership skills is essential to your success. To aid in this decision-making process, we’ve compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions about eligibility, tuition, courses, and more.
To be eligible for the EdD in Leadership and Innovation program, you must hold both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree. You must also have seven years of work experience in a leadership role. The GRE is not required for admission.
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Doctoral degrees.
The University of Idaho awards the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in recognition of high achievement in scholarly and research activity. The degree of Doctor of Education is granted for high scholarly attainment and in recognition of the completion of academic preparation for professional practice. See the "Ph.D. and Ed.D. Procedures" tab for more details. The Doctor of Athletic Training is offered through the College of Education and the Department of Movement Sciences (see the "DAT Procedures" tab for more details).
The major professor and program offering a particular doctoral program indicate the general philosophy of the degree program, the objectives of courses and seminars, the research specialties available, and requirements unique to the department. Admission to the doctoral program is granted only to those who have a recognized potential for completing the degree.
Credit requirements.
For the Ph.D. and Ed.D., a minimum of 78 credits beyond the bachelor's degree is required.; At least 52 credits must be at the 500 level or above and at least 33 of the 78 credits must be in courses other than 600 (Doctoral Research and Dissertation). A maximum of 45 research credits in 600 (Doctoral Research and Dissertation) including 6 credits of 599 (Non-thesis Research) or 500 (Master's Research and Thesis) may be in the 45 research credits used toward the degree. For the D.A.T., a minimum of 66 credits is required and follows a prescribed set of courses set by the program.
Courses numbered below 300 may not be used to fulfill the requirements for a doctoral degree; courses numbered 300-399 may be used only in supporting areas and are not to be used to make up deficiencies. Individual programs may require additional course work. Applicants having a doctoral degree may obtain a second doctoral degree subject to the approval of the Graduate Council. The Graduate Council will establish the requirements for the second degree.
For the Ph.D. and Ed.D. degrees, a student must complete at least 39 of the 78 required credits at the University of Idaho (U of I) while matriculated in the College of Graduate Studies. Credits can be transferred to U of I with the consent of the student's major professor, the committee (if required by the program), the program's administrator, and the dean of the College of Graduate Studies. Credits can be transferred only if the institution from which the credits are being transferred has a graduate program in the course's discipline. All credits used toward graduate degrees must be from regionally accredited American institutions or from non-US institutions recognized by the appropriate authorities in their respective countries. Transfer credits are subject to all other College of Graduate Studies rules and regulations. Correspondence study courses may be applied to the degree only with the prior written approval of the College of Graduate Studies. Courses used toward an undergraduate degree, professional development courses, and courses on a professional development transcript are not available to be used toward a doctoral degree.
Of the credits submitted to satisfy the requirements for a Ph.D. or Ed.D. degree, a maximum of 30 may be more than eight years old when the degree is conferred, provided the student's committee and program administrator determine that the student has kept current in the subjects concerned. Graduation must occur no later than five years after the date on which the candidate passed their preliminary or general examination. These time limitations can be extended only on recommendation of the committee and approval by the Graduate Council.
Regulations are outlined in Section 4920 of the Faculty-Staff Handbook.
A period of professional practice is required for the Doctor of Education degree; the period involved is determined by the student's supervisory committee. While the Ed.D. is a College of Education degree, you should consult with the departments in the College of Education to learn of specific emphasis requirements.
Appointment of major professor and committee.
Refer to " Appointment of Major Professor and Committee for All Degree Seeking Graduate Students " in the preceding General Graduate Regulations section. In addition, a doctoral supervisory committee consists of at least four people: the major professor as chair and at least one additional UI faculty member from the program, the balance of the committee may be made up of faculty members from a minor or supporting area, and faculty members from a discipline outside the major. If the committee has a co-chair, the minimum number of committee members is five.
The qualifying examination is a program option and serves to assess the background of the student in both the major and supporting fields and to provide partially the basis for preparation of the student's study program. A particular program may or may not require a master's degree as a prerequisite for the qualifying evaluation. As soon as the program's qualifications are met, a supervisory committee is appointed.
Refer to " Preparation and Submission of Study Plan " in the preceding General Graduate Regulations section.
The preliminary examination should be scheduled only after the student has completed the majority of the courses on their study plan. The student is required to be registered during the semester the preliminary examination is taken. The student's committee certifies to the College of Graduate Studies the results of the preliminary examination and if passed, the student is advanced to candidacy. Graduation must occur no later than five years after the date on which the candidate passed their examination. If the preliminary examination is failed, it may be repeated only once; the repeat examination must be taken within a period of not less than three months or more than one year following the first attempt. If a student fails the preliminary examination a second time, or the program does not allow the student to repeat the examination after the first failure or the student does not retake the examination within one year, the student is automatically moved to unclassified enrollment status and is no longer in the degree program.
When the student approaches the end of their course work, has completed the professional experience requirement, and has outlined the dissertation subject in detail, the supervisory committee approves the holding of the general examination. The student is required to be registered during the semester the general examination is taken. The examination is both written and oral and is intended to assess progress toward degree objectives. The student's committee certifies to the College of Graduate Studies the results of the general examination and if passed, the student is advanced to candidacy. Graduation must occur no later than five years after the date on which the candidate passed their examination. If the general examination is failed, it may be repeated only once; the repeat examination must be taken within a period of not less than three months or more than one year following the first attempt. If a student fails the general examination a second time, or the program does not allow the student to repeat the examination after the first failure or the student does not retake the examination within one year, the student is automatically moved to unclassified status and is no longer in the degree program.
See the General Graduate Regulations section regarding application for advanced degree, registration requirements, final defense and dissertation requirements.
The culminating clinical project.
Students enrolled in the Doctor of Athletic Training (D.A.T.) will engage in research projects during the curricular phase of the program. These project(s) will lead to at least two publication ready manuscripts, and all students must meet professional authorship requirements (regardless of order). See the Department of Movement Sciences and Doctor of Athletic Training webpages for more information.
All D.A.T. project team committees will have at least four committee members: two members of the athletic training faculty (all with graduate faculty status), the student's attending clinician (who is the student's on-site mentor during the student's residency), and an expert in the student's chosen area of clinical research. The athletic training faculty members will always chair the CCP, provide research guidance, and serve as the experts in the development of advanced practice in Athletic Training. A situation may arise in which one or both of the members of the committee that are outside of the AT program faculty may have a degree less than that of which the student is seeking; however, the intent of the third and fourth D.A.T. committee membership is to provide outside validation of the student's progress toward advanced practice and clinical utility of action research studies.
These dissertation hours may be used in instances when the CCP has not been successfully completed and the curricular phase of program has been completed.
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For master’s and doctoral students to qualify for admission, international students whose first language is not English must earn a TOEFL score of 550 on the paper-based exam, 213 on the computer-based or 79-80 on the Internet-based exam. Information on the TOEFL exam can be found at www.toefl.org .
Meeting priority deadlines provide you the best opportunity to secure a seat in the program. Meeting the standard deadline will allow you ample time to complete all necessary pre-enrollment steps including course registration, financial aid, and flexible payment options. After the standard deadline, applicants are considered as space is available. When admitted, our team will work with you to help you complete all necessary steps to enroll.
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Educators with a deep understanding of curriculum and technology provide leadership to shape the future of education. Our Doctor of Education Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction equips you to be an effective leader who leaves a lasting impact on the field of education.
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The online Ph.D. in Higher Education is designed for professionals in the field who are interested in using data science to best prepare students and confront challenges facing higher education. The program will provide preparation to be adapted to any post-secondary role with a focus to improve college access, student success, and persistence to completion. Driven by data science, program candidates will apply actionable approaches to face challenges confronting higher education. Graduates will use their data science knowledge and skills to guide colleges and universities, state higher education agencies, foundations, and related associations.
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As a student of this flexible yet rigorous program, you will take courses in clinical instruction, assessment, and evaluation, as well as instructional design for nursing education. The program culminates in a hands-on final project demonstrating the achievement of doctoral-level outcomes.
Choose between the Academic Nursing Education specialization or the Nursing Professional Development specialization to customize your program to match your career goals. Whether you want to become an expert nurse educator in academia or healthcare, this program will prepare you to plan, implement, and evaluate the best evidence for nursing-specific instruction.
Why should i choose the doctor of nursing education program.
The Doctor of Nursing Education (DNE) is a professional nursing doctoral degree aimed at preparing nursing educators with doctoral-level training in teaching skills to prepare future nurses to meet healthcare workforce needs. In this online nursing doctorate, you will translate evidence-based teaching principles into innovative nursing education. The program emphasizes leadership in developing practice models, policies, and ethical principles, and applies translational science methodologies to enhance educational scholarship. You will collaborate with cross-funtional professional teams to implement strategies that promote critical thinking and clinical decision-making and will prepare you to teach in either higher education or healthcare professional development.
The Doctor of Nursing Education (DNE) program is designed to prepare you to be an expert nursing educator dedicated to teaching clinical skills to prepare the next generation of nurses. This online nurse education degree is distinct from the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree which is a professional nursing program that focuses on preparing nurses for the highest level of patient care or healthcare leadership.
There are two specialization tracks within the Doctor of Nursing Education program: Academic Nursing Education and Nursing Professional Development, each with track-specific coursework within the core DNE curriculum. The Academic Nursing Education track is developed for nurses with earned master’s degrees who seek to teach in college or university-level academic nursing programs to prepare nurses for clinical practice at all levels. The Nursing Professional Development track is targeted to master’s-level nursing professional development practitioners (NPDs) who seek doctoral preparation to educate nurses in healthcare settings to enhance healthcare outcomes.
Academic calendar.
The Doctor of Nursing Education program admits students once-per-year for the Autumn semester. Students may take classes during each Autumn, Spring, and Summer semester once enrolled. This online nursing education degree typically requires five semesters (2 years) of full-time study or eight semesters (3 years) of part-time study to complete.
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The Doctor of Nursing Education program will broaden your knowledge base and teaching skills within healthcare education, preparing you to lead nursing education and training in many types of healthcare organizations. If you are looking for a career as a Postsecondary Nursing Instructor, Medical and Health Services Manager, Postsecondary Teacher, Health Education Specialist, or are looking to advance in healthcare education leadership, then this program can prepare you for that next step in your career.
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Courses in the Doctor of Nursing Education program are 100% online with no on-campus requirements. Classes include a synchronous meeting component, meaning there are specific days and times each week when you can attend class and participate with your classmates. Classes are only once-a-week per class, on a weekday, and may be offered during the day ranging in time from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST depending on the specific class.
You will learn evidence-based practice (EBP) and how to incorporate EBP in academic nursing education and nursing professional development (NPD). An emphasis on the steps of evidence-based practice will be utilized that is applicable to academic and practice settings. Students will select a topic in academic nursing education or NPD practice and build EBP synthesis tables.
Includes an overview of the science of behavior change, dimensions of wellness, self-care, MINDSTRONG, MINDBODYSTRONG, resilience, and how you can integrate these concepts with healthcare professionals and organizations as a leader. Incorporates methods to evaluate and create strategies for teaching and leading wellness and resilience in nursing education.
Concepts and principles of nursing scholarship methods and measurement for DNE level nursing practice. This course will assist you in outlining the steps for the Doctor of Nursing Education Capstone project proposal.
You will learn and apply evidence-based teaching strategies for interprofessional education (IPE) and interprofessional continuing education (IPCE) for all academic and practice settings.
Students learn alignment of the organization and program’s vision, mission, values, and goals to inform, design, and implement a nursing curriculum. Curriculum design includes the incorporation of national standards and clinical considerations in the practice of nursing.
You will assess and evaluate leadership situations and persist in using concepts and strategies, such as collaboration, communication, politics, team-building, and emotional intelligence. Includes assessment and consideration of workplace culture and principles of strategic planning.
Principles and processes involved in the assessment and evaluation of student learning, courses, curricula, program outcomes, and teaching practices. Also includes considerations of assessment and evaluation of registered nurses in the practice setting.
The primary focus of this course is the differentiation of best pedagogical practices for effective teaching in clinical settings.
This course will address the trends in healthcare initiatives as they pertain to best educational practices. You will learn how innovation and technology may be utilized to address these initiatives.
Provides an opportunity for socialization of students into doctoral work related to scholarly writing. This course will provide practical approaches for integrating and synthesizing theoretical content from previous or concurrent coursework in the area of nursing education or special interest for publication.
Theoretical and practical approaches to creation of learning experiences for nursing and health education with an emphasis on backward design and evidence-based instructional design strategies.
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Dr. Tara Spalla King has 20 years of experience in acute care nursing practice and 13 years of experience as a nurse educator, the past seven in an administrative capacity. Most recently she was the Academic Dean at a private Catholic nursing college where she assembled a team to build online programming and mentored nurse educators in online pedagogy. Dr. King is an experienced onsite evaluator for the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is a team leader. She is a peer reviewer of online courses for Quality Matters, secretary of the Epsilon Chapter of STTI, and is also a member of the MNRS Communications & Engagement Committee. She is responsible for assessment and evaluation activity for select training grants in the college.
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The Online Doctor of Philosophy degree in the Department of Petroleum Engineering is a research degree awarded to students after the exhibition of significant and valuable contributions in a specific field of petroleum engineering. This degree is designed for professionals aiming to become leaders and innovators in the energy sector. Graduates will gain access to a prestigious network and the skills needed to tackle complex industry challenges and drive sustainable energy solutions.
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The online Doctor of Education from the Johns Hopkins School of Education is at the forefront of global doctoral programs. Learn more and apply by January 15.
Overview To address the dramatically changing landscape of education in the 21st century, which includes new research on the science of learning, advances in technology, and the emergence of a for-profit education sector, the Johns Hopkins School of Education offers an innovative online Doctor of Education degree program. This EdD program is designed to prepare an exceptional corps of ...
An online PhD in education is among the highest level degrees in the field of education. These online graduate programs are heavily research-focused and involve the study of advanced education theories, issues, and policies. PhDs in education are different than a doctorate in education, which explores real-world applications and encourages the development of leadership skills for teachers ...
Earn an EdD degree online in leadership and innovation. Prepare for leadership roles within all areas of education, including postsecondary, government, corporate, and nonprofit institutions. Take doctoral courses 100% online and complete a research project you can apply to your workplace, community, or area of expertise.
OU Online's Doctor of Education in Education Administration program is structured to prepare students for job advancement and leadership by cultivating a deeper understanding of challenges in today's educational settings.
Offered jointly by the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the Ph.D. in Education provides you with full access to the extraordinary resources of Harvard University and prepares you to assume meaningful roles as university faculty, researchers, senior-level education leaders, and policymakers.
The Doctor of Education degree prepares experienced professionals for leadership in their educational communities. Explore curriculum & admissions process.
Earn an EdD in Education online at Drexel University. Learn more about career outlook and job opportunities, salary expectations, program features, and more. Request more information to start earning your Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership and Management and apply today!
Grounded in the principles of teaching and learning, our proven EdD in Learning & Organizational Change online doctoral program empowers students to lead change in many organizations, from schools to businesses to non-profits and beyond.
Find out what it's like to pursue a doctorate in education, from tuition costs and learning outcomes to career paths and earning potential.
Liberty's online doctorate in education is a model of high academic standards and leadership in education.
Choose from 11 online doctorate in education specializations to focus your learning in an area that matches your personal interests and career goals.
Prepare for a leadership role to shape the future of education. Customize this online doctoral program by selecting courses from multiple disciplines to prepare for a career within educational institutions, private organizations, or all levels of government.
Online doctorate in education leadership admission requirements Applicants to the Doctor of Education in leadership and innovation program must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College. This program has a highly competitive admission process.
The Ed.L.D Program — taught by faculty from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, the Harvard Business School, and the Harvard Kennedy School — will train you for system-level leadership positions in school systems, state and federal departments of education, and national nonprofit organizations. Ed.L.D. is a full-time, three-year program built on a cohort learning model. Cohorts ...
A full-time PhD program from the Johns Hopkins School of Education that offers a tailored learning experience based on your interests. Learn more. Apply today.
Follow your ambitions toward leadership with an online Doctor of Education (EdD) in Higher Education Leadership degree from Maryville University. Apply today.
Our online leadership and innovation doctorate at a glance Blending academic theory and real-world practice, NYU Steinhardt's EdD in Leadership and Innovation is more than an online degree. It's a unique program that provides working professionals with the tools to harness transformative change in their organizations and beyond.
Walden's online PhD in Education program can empower you to lead the change you want to see. As the Educator of Educators ®, we understand the needs of PhD students. That's why each step of the doctoral journey purposefully integrates tools, resources, and guidance to support your success. Join other scholar-practitioners who are as ...
Doctoral Degrees. The University of Idaho awards the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in recognition of high achievement in scholarly and research activity. The degree of Doctor of Education is granted for high scholarly attainment and in recognition of the completion of academic preparation for professional practice.
Doctoral Degree Overview University of Idaho offers two advanced Education degree programs, the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Differences between the two are explained below. The Doctoral Handbook will guide students through the steps necessary to be considered for admission to the doctoral program in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences and ...
College of Online Learning . Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction. Educators with a deep understanding of curriculum and technology provide leadership to shape the future of education. Our Doctor of Education Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction equips you to be an effective leader who leaves a lasting ...
Online Master's and Doctoral Programs List The University of Idaho's online graduate degrees reflect our mission of making education accessible across the state and nation and responding to changing employment demands. Delivering the quality instruction expected of a research university, our online master's and doctoral programs are taught by our esteemed faculty members and build upon ...
Two professional and/or academic letters of reference from individuals who can speak to your potential for success in a graduate program. Professional writing sample (may be a paper written in a master's class) One to two page statement of professional experience and your goals in pursuing a doctoral degree in reading education
Promoting healthy active living through undergraduate, graduate and doctorate degrees. The College of Education, Health and Human Sciences is committed to innovation and research by providing undergraduate and graduate programs to meet the needs of aspiring students.
The online Ph.D. in Higher Education is designed for professionals in the field who are interested in using data science to best prepare students and confront challenges facing higher education. The program will provide preparation to be adapted to any post-secondary role with a focus to improve college access, student success, and persistence ...
Help advance student literacy with UMass Lowell's 10-course mostly online Masters in Language Arts and Literacy. This M.Ed. is for teachers working in Massachusetts schools with an initial teaching license in Elementary Education, English as a Second Language, Moderate Disabilities or Early Childhood Education.
The Doctor of Nursing Education (DNE) is a professional nursing doctoral degree aimed at preparing nursing educators with doctoral-level training in teaching skills to prepare future nurses to meet healthcare workforce needs. In this online nursing doctorate, you will translate evidence-based teaching principles into innovative nursing education.
The Qualifying Exam (QE) is required for all PhD students within the first year of study, and students may be required to take the exam on campus. The exam results let us know their suitability for conducting research and continuing their education in our program.
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