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Doctor of education in leadership and innovation, description and outcomes.

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Leadership and Innovation is for professionals who want to teach at the postsecondary level and/or become leaders in varying educational settings. You will develop skills to become change agents within your educational setting. You will learn how to become ethical and innovative leaders who advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The program begins with the assistance of a Faculty Advisor who will review your master’s degree field of study and future career goals to ensure alignment of your EdD cognate electives . The program culminates in the successful completion of an applied research project over the course of several terms. You will complete the applied research project under the mentorship of your instructor and a Faculty Consultant.

Program Length

The Doctor of Education in Leadership and Innovation consists of a minimum of 90 quarter credit hours. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a doctorate degree.

Program Outcomes

• Educational Systems: Analyze the context and conditions in which educational systems and teams operate.
• Ethical and Innovative Leadership: Evaluate the impact of policy and practices on educational settings from multiple, diverse perspectives. 
• Research and Technology: Improve learning, innovation and professional practice using research-based information and technology. 
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Empower agents of change to advocate for individuals and groups who are historically marginalized, oppressed, underrepresented, or underserved. 
• Curriculum and Instruction: Design responsive and sustaining curriculum and instruction. 

Professional Competencies

In addition to the discipline-specific outcomes, professional competencies are integrated throughout your academic program. You can review the professional competencies associated with your academic program in the Professional Competencies section of this Catalog.

Program Availability

For program availability, please refer to the U.S. State and Other Approvals section and Program Availability Information .

Admissions Requirements

You must meet the below admissions requirement in addition to Purdue Global's  general requirements . 

A transcript indicating completion of a master's degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher must be submitted.

Progression Requirements

• You may transfer in up to 30 credits of cognate electives from your master’s degree. Y our Faculty Advisor may recommend that you take additional cognate area courses at Purdue Global to align with your career goals, in which case you may decline the award of eligible prior learning credit to pursue the recommended curriculum.
• You must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 prior to starting ED810 Applied Research Project I Academic Writing and Project Proposal .
• If you are unable to complete your applied research project within the normal course of study, you may contact your instructor to secure an extension. The purpose of the extension is to provide you with additional time to complete the project. Approval of the Dean's designee is required. If granted, you will enroll in an extension course. The University will not charge tuition for the extension course; however, you will be required to pay the normal resource fee.
• You must successfully complete IRB training, and IRB approval is required for the development of your applied research project. 
• You may not use credit for prior learning to fulfill any 700- or 800-level course.

Certification, State Board, and National Board Exams

Certain state certification and licensure boards have specific educational requirements for programs to lead to a license or certification that is a precondition for employment in a recognized occupation.  Prospective and current students must review Purdue Global’s State Licensure and Certifications site to view program and state-specific licensure information.

Unless otherwise specified, Purdue Global's programs are not designed to meet any specific state’s licensure or certification requirements. Licensure-track programs may limit enrollment to students in certain states; please see Purdue Global’s Program Availability Information  to determine enrollment eligibility.

You are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. Such requirements may change during the course of your program. You are not automatically certified in any way upon program completion. Although certain programs are designed to prepare you to take various optional certification exams, Purdue Global cannot guarantee you will be eligible to take these exams or become certified. Your eligibility may depend on your work experience, completion of education and/or degree requirements, not having a criminal record, and meeting other certification requirements.

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Doctor of Education Leadership

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America needs transformative leaders in preK–12 education whose passion for education quality and equity is matched by a knowledge of learning and development, the organizational management skills to translate visionary ideas into practical success, and a firm grasp of the role of context and politics in shaping leadership. Graduates of the three-year, multidisciplinary Doctor of Education Leadership (Ed.L.D.) Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education will be prepared to become those leaders.

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 consist of up to 25 students from diverse professional backgrounds (including district/charter management leaders, nonprofit directors, principals, teachers, and policy researchers) who progress through the program together.  

All Ed.L.D. students receive a full tuition funding package plus stipends, work opportunities, and a paid third-year residency at a partner organization. 

The Ed.L.D. Program prepares graduates to do work for the public good in the American public education sector, whether that be at the system or state level. Specifically, the program is designed to accelerate the progress graduates make toward achieving meaningful impact in influential roles and/or crossing boundaries in the following spaces in the public education sector: 

• PreK–12 district or CMO leadership roles : superintendent of schools, chief academic officer, and/or deputy superintendent
• Foundation/philanthropy roles:  director, president and CEO, senior fellow
• Education nonprofit roles : president or executive director of backbone or collective impact organizations which support preK–12 schools. Ed.L.D. graduates will lead education nonprofits that explicitly focus on improving outcomes and opportunities for children, families, and communities.
• State or federal education leadership roles : commissioner or deputy commissioner roles. Could also include public education advocacy or education policy advisers to senior government officials.
• Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation roles:  Founder, CEO, president

Curriculum Information

The Ed.L.D. curriculum is a balance of multidisciplinary coursework and practice-based learning. Core courses and electives are taught by recognized leaders from across Harvard’s graduate programs in fields like data-based education reform, organizational change and innovation, and effective leadership strategies for urban schools. You will develop and test your leadership skills through team projects and an immersive third-year residency.

All students in the cohort take the same classes in four foundational content areas: learning and teaching, leadership and organizational change, politics and policy, adult development, and leadership inside and out (including one-on-one executive coaching). Courses taken during the first-year focus on practice-based learning and serve as the framework of your first-year experience.

Sample HGSE Courses

• Leading Change
• How People Learn
• Ed.L.D. Proseminar
• Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Learning
• Race, Equity, and Leadership
• Practicing Leadership Inside and Out
• Sector Change
• The Workplace Lab for System-Level Leaders

View  all courses  in the Academic Catalog.

Each cohort member works with program advisers to choose an individualized sequence of electives from any of the Harvard graduate schools. You will work closely with the program faculty and staff during your second year to determine the best match with a partner organization for your third-year residency. Matches are driven by mutual interest between the resident and the partner organization, and each student's career and learning goals and geographic preferences.

• Second Year Practicing Leadership Inside and Out
• Driving Change 
• Education Sector Nonprofits
• Negotiation Workshop
• Coaching with Equity in Mind
• Ethnic Studies and Education
• Deeper Learning for All:  Designing a 21st Century School System
• Institutional Change in School Organizations, Systems, and Sectors

You will take part in a 10-month paid residency at one of our partner organizations. There, you will work on a strategic project which synthesizes your experience and learning into a written Capstone project. You will stay connected to your Ed.L.D. cohort and HGSE through technology and by returning to Harvard periodically for intensive workshops.

Paid Residency 

Our partner organizations include school systems and departments of education, as well as some of the nation's most influential and dynamic nonprofit, mission-based for-profit, and philanthropic organizations.

You will be intentionally pushed out of your comfort zones and asked to work systemically and make a significant contribution to the partner organization. In addition, the residency will provide you with the professional mentoring, practical experiences, and network of connections they need to position themselves as future leaders in the education sector. 

Strategic Project 

You will define (with supervisors from your partner organization) a strategic project on which to focus. You will have the opportunity to lead one or two major efforts on behalf of the organization, such as the creation or implementation of current initiatives. The project allows you to practice and improve leadership skills, add important value to the mission and strategy of the partner organization, work systemically, and hold high-level accountability.

During the residency period, you will produce a written Capstone. The Capstone is a descriptive, analytic, and reflective account of your third-year leadership contributions to a strategic project within an Ed.L.D. partner organization. It is a demonstration of your ability to engage others, develop strategy to successfully address and diagnose challenges, work toward a vision and goals, and learn from the results.

Sample Topics

• Accountability, Coherence, and Improvement: Leadership Reflection and Growth in the Los Angeles Unified School District
• Leadership Development for Entrepreneurial Education Leaders Working to Build Public & Private Sector Support
• Disrupting Teacher Preparation: Lessons in Collaboration and Innovation Across the Learning to Teach Community of Practice
• Pursuing Educational Equality for English Language Learners

Sample Summaries 

• Breaking Down Silos in a School District: Findings from an Ed.L.D. Project in Montgomery County
• Expanding Students' Access to Meaningful STEM Learning Opportunities Through Strategic Community Partnerships
• Developing a New Teacher Leadership and Compensation System in Iowa: A Consensus-Based Process
• Finding Great Teachers for Blended-Learning Schools

GSE Theses and Dissertations from Digital Access to Scholarship at Harvard (DASH)

Program Faculty

Ed.L.D. students learn with renowned faculty from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Harvard Business School, and Harvard Kennedy School. Faculty from the three schools share their individual expertise in the Ed.L.D. Program and work collaboratively to provide a challenging and coherent experience for students. Faculty who teach in the Ed.L.D. core curriculum and advise Ed.L.D. students include:

Faculty Director

Frank D. Barnes

Frank Barnes is faculty director of the Doctor of Education Leadership Program. He has over 30 years experience as an educator, researcher, and organizer. As a chief accountability officer, he led turnaround efforts for large public school districts, including Boston Public Schools and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Kathryn Parker Boudett

Ebony N. Bridwell-Mitchell

Jennifer Perry Cheatham

Elizabeth City

Candice Crawford-Zakian

Marshall Ganz

Adria D. Goodson

Deborah helsing.

Monica C. Higgins

Deborah Jewell-Sherman

Lisa Laskow Lahey

Mary Grassa O'Neill

Irvin Leon Scott

Catherine Snow

Michael L. Tushman

Martin west.

How is the third third-year residency determined? Will I get to choose where I go and for whom I work?

You will work closely with Ed.L.D. Program faculty during your second year to determine the best partner organization match for your third-year residency. In ascertaining a match, faculty take a number of factors into account, including a students' career goals and geographic preferences. The program expects that the current list of partners will continue to grow based on organizational and student interest.

The Ed.L.D. Program has partnered with organizations that are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in American preK–12 education. The partners are school systems, nonprofit organizations, mission-based for-profit organizations, and government agencies, all pursuing a common goal of ensuring that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. You will work directly with partner organizations in the third-year residency and have some exposure to partner representatives in the first two years of the program. Your work with our partner organizations will be encapsulated in a Capstone, which is descriptive, analytic, and reflective account of the your leadership and contributions to a strategic project. Summaries of Capstones by several members of the first cohort of Ed.L.D. graduates are available in the curriculum section.

Partner Organizations

Below is a sample list of current and/or previous Ed.L.D. partner organizations:

• Bellingham Public Schools
• Big Picture Learning
• Boston Public Schools
• Denver Public Schools
• Education First
• Harlem Children's Zone
• Jobs for the Future
• John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
• Madison Metropolitan School District
• New Haven Mayor’s Office 
• New Schools for Baton Rouge
• New Schools Venture Fund
• New York City Department of Education
• The Leadership Academy
• Phi Delta Kappa/Educators Rising
• Providence Public Schools
• Rhode Island Department of Education
• South Carolina Public Charter School District
• Virginia Department of Education

Student Directory

An opt-in listing of current Ed.L.D. students with information about their interests, research, personal web pages, and contact information:

Doctor of Education Leadership Student Directory

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College of Professional Studies

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.

More Details

Unique features.

• You will choose one of five concentrations—higher education administration, innovative teaching and learning, transformative school leadership, workplace learning, and integrative studies—to focus your studies and further customize your curriculum.
• You'll begin dissertation in practice work at the onset of your program. You'll select a compelling educational/organizational challenge and will be assigned a faculty advisor to support your research throughout the program.
• All coursework is online—providing flexibility for working professionals. Your residencies will be fulfilled in person*, at one of our campuses in Boston, Charlotte, or Seattle.
• You'll learn alongside faculty practitioners—engaging with respected leaders who contribute to the field as authors, journal editors, school board members, bloggers, and podcasters.

*In-person participation in the residency is also available for international students.

Concentrations

• Higher Education Administration: The higher education administration concentration provides an opportunity for experienced higher education professionals to expand their previous understanding of practices within all sectors of postsecondary education—and also advance their professional practice by developing and deepening their understanding of the roles of colleges and universities in our society. Sectors examined include community colleges, four-year colleges, for-profit institutions, and research universities.
• Innovative Teaching and Learning: The innovative teaching and learning concentration focuses on transforming education through innovation, justice, and policy, by providing engaging opportunities for current and aspiring teaching and learning specialists working in various education spaces. The concentration focuses on teaching and learning both inside and outside the bounds of P-20 schools and focuses on developing and leading innovative curricula as well as professional development.
• Transformative School Leadership: The transformative school leadership concentration provides innovative opportunities for experienced education professionals who are current and aspiring leaders of early childhood centers, public or private schools, or school districts. The concentration prepares students to lead and transform educational spaces and be equipped to shape the needs of education in K-12, higher education, organizational contexts, and beyond.
• Workplace Learning: The workplace learning concentration helps professionals gain a deeper understanding of, recognize, and influence real-life social inequalities faced by marginalized populations in the workplace. Courses allow students to advance their professional practice by developing and deepening their knowledge of workplace learning, organizational dynamics, learning strategy, and ethics.
• Integrative Studies: The integrative studies concentration provides an opportunity for students to design a program of study that fits their own professional goals and includes the required foundation and research courses, concentration courses from any EdD concentration, and electives from the Doctor of Education or Doctor of Law and Policy programs.

Program Objectives

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.

2022-2023 Doctor of Education Program of the Year

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.”

Testimonials

– 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.

Program Costs

Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.

How to Apply Learn more about the application process and requirements.

Requirements

• Online application
• Academic transcripts: Official undergraduate and graduate degree documentation
• Describe the problem of practice
• Explain why you want to investigate it
• Provide a strong rationale for the significance of the problem
• Minimum work experience: Three years in a related field
• Professional resumé: Must summarize work and education history, include an outline of your educational/academic skills with examples such as research and teaching experience, affiliations, publications, certifications, presentations, and other professional skills.
• Faculty recommendation: Must be from a faculty member in your previous graduate program who can attest to your readiness for doctoral work. If you are no longer acquainted with a faculty member, please choose a professional who can speak of your academic capabilities to engage in doctoral-level research and writing. Recommendations should be presented as a letter attached to the general recommendation form.
• Two professional recommendations: Must be from individuals who have either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities, a supervisor, mentor, or colleague. It is preferred that one letter of recommendation come from your current employer and/or supervisor. Recommendations should be presented as a letter attached to the general recommendation form.
• Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language.

Are You an International Student? Find out what additional documents are required to apply.

Admissions Details Learn more about the College of Professional Studies admissions process, policies, and required materials.

Admissions Dates

Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term:

Domestic Application Guidelines

International Application Guidelines *

*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.

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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.

Our Faculty

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.

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Cherese Childers-McKee, PhD

By enrolling in Northeastern, you’ll gain access to students at 13 campus locations, 300,000+ alumni, and 3,000 employer partners worldwide. Our global university system provides students unique opportunities to think locally and act globally while serving as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

Below is a look at where our Education & Learning alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.

Where They Work

• Boston Public Schools
• Chicago Public Schools
• NYC Department of Education
• Lockheed Martin
• Veterans Affairs
• Johns Hopkins
• Columbia University

What They Do

• Media Consultant
• College President
• Chief Information Officer
• Instructional Designer
• Diversity Officer
• Founder-CEO
• VP of Student Services
• Community Services Director

What They're Skilled At

• Experiential Learning
• Team Building
• International Education
• Change Agency
• Entrepreneurship
• Urban Education
• Strategic Management
• Student Engagement

Learn more about Northeastern Alumni on  Linkedin .

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Earn an Online Doctorate in Education from NYU

Innovative change in your organization starts here. expand your leadership skills and create new solutions to persistent challenges with your edd in leadership and innovation..

NYU Steinhardt’s EdD in Leadership and Innovation is more than an educational leadership degree program. It’s a cohort of professionals, faculty, and distinguished cross-sectoral leaders interested in education and learning. Collectively, they understand that by working together, they can effect sustainable and scalable change through education leadership jobs in their organizations.

This Doctorate in Education serves a diverse range of experienced professionals. Rooted in a rigorous academic experience and shared passion, the advanced degree is designed for cross-sector leaders who are motivated to create change in education and learning.

Students accepted into the program bring with them real-world challenges. They are encouraged to question and explore, to take risks and succeed, to push and innovate.

This is a unique educational leadership degree that addresses the needs of working professionals with a rigorous online doctorate in education program that can be completed in as few as 24 months.

We [leaders] need to know how to speak to each other in a common language. Our EdD in Leadership and Innovation creates the space where we can find a common language as we work across sectors to solve problems. Dr. Noel S. Anderson Founding Faculty

Solving problems means challenging preconceptions.

Transformative change can result when you allow your point of view to be questioned. So, one of the best ways to develop knowledge, skills, new approaches, and solutions is to work with others — people across all sectors who will challenge you with differing perspectives.

We bring together students and instructors from inside and outside the scope of traditional education to push you to think differently and to ask tough questions.

When you intentionally gather people from different personal and professional backgrounds to collaborate, something powerful occurs: change happens. It’s how to build new processes, solutions, policies, and powerful new tools — and how to create visionary leaders.

We believe leaders are learners, and that education is essential to great leadership.

The NYU EdD is a rigorous online doctorate degree program that combines the discipline of a top-tier university with an innovative approach to education and leadership. We offer accessibility through enhanced technology and the personal connection of face-to-face instruction.

We examine the most important issues leaders in education and learning 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 in education 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.

Online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership and Learning in Organizations

Bridge the divide between theory and practice while gaining the deep understanding and contextual experience needed to lead organizational change across industries.

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Program Overview

The doctor of education (Ed.D.) in leadership and learning in organizations is an online program developed by faculty within Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development. The program is designed for mid-career professionals who have at least three years of leadership experience and are inspired to drive positive systemic change.

Why Earn an Online Ed.D. in Leadership from Vanderbilt University's Peabody College?

Since its founding, Vanderbilt University's Peabody College has educated passionate individuals who lead change that positively impacts society. The online doctor of education (Ed.D.) in leadership and learning in organizations allows students to join this Peabody tradition by gaining the expertise needed to create widespread change in communities and organizations.

Developed by Vanderbilt faculty who are active researchers and practitioners, the curriculum is designed to help learners build the skills needed to drive organizational success and develop a deeper understanding of human development within the context of management practices. 

Throughout the program, students collaborate with classmates who are leaders from various cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds and who bring years of professional experience to their learning.

Program Facts

Program Director: Eve Rifkin

Program Start Dates: January, May and August

Application Deadline: The final deadline for the Summer 2024 cohort is March 8, 2024.

Credit Hours: Our 54-credit program can be completed in three to four years. Students in the program are required to attend all classes, complete a capstone project, and attend three on-campus convenings.*

OPM Disclosures : Vanderbilt Peabody College works with an online program manager to offer this degree program. Learn more about Vanderbilt's partnerships with OPMs.

*The full program requires a total of 84 credit hours - 54 credit hours in addition to 30 credit hours transferred from a regionally accredited institution, preferably from a completed master’s program.

Online Ed.D. Curriculum

The online Ed.D. in leadership and learning in organizations curriculum prepares students to identify, assess, and resolve organizational challenges. Students will learn how to improve operations in organizations across industries while focusing on three key competency areas:

• Leadership and organizational development
• Data and analytics
• Learning and design

Students will also develop leadership skills and an in-depth understanding in the following areas:

• Organizational change and systemic improvement
• Different methods of inquiry and analysis
• Issues of practice from a variety of perspectives
• Impact of systems and practice on learning
• Methods to address organizational challenges
• Context-specific individual and organizational learning
• Organizational improvement, practice, and processes
• Data analytics

The program culminates with a capstone project that provides the opportunity to identify a problem of practice, conduct research, test a solution, and make recommendations for improvement . Students will work in small teams of two to three with the approval of a faculty adviser. More specifically, students will:

• identify and analyze a problem of practice, challenge, or complex phenomenon in an external organization;
• investigate the problem and provide multiple forms of evidence that demonstrate a need to focus on the problem in the particular organizational context;
• design an intervention or process that implements a learning, improvement, or change to solve the problem;
• develop a system of evaluation for the recommended intervention; and
• share a detailed plan and evaluation strategy to address the organization’s challenges.

Ed.D. Admissions

Admission to the online Ed.D. in leadership and learning in organizations depends on several factors, including the overall quality of application materials, depth and relevance of leadership experience, and a record of academic and professional achievements.

Those with less than three years leadership experience are unlikely to be admitted to the program. Internships, student teaching, and assistantships during undergraduate or graduate study will not be counted as work experience.

Applicants interested in applying to the online Ed.D. in leadership and learning in organizations must meet the following requirements:

• A  bachelor’s degree  from an accredited institution.
• A superior undergraduate scholastic record, normally  above a 3.0 GPA .
• The 30 applicable graduate-level hours must be transferred to this degree program from a regionally accredited institution, and preferably from a completed master’s program. Applicants should have earned Grades of B or better in their 30 hours. Grades of P, S, or CR will transfer if approved by the department.
• A high level of  verbal and quantitative ability . Submission of GRE or GMAT scores, or other indicators of verbal and quantitative skill, is strongly encouraged.
• A  Statement of Purpose  that explains your reasons for wishing to undertake doctoral study at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development, your professional goals, and any additional information that may aid the admissions committee in evaluating your application.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Evidence of a minimum of three years of successful  leadership experience .
• Results of either the  TOEFL or IELTS for applicants whose native language is not English, unless they have demonstrated competence while attending an accredited institution in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or an English medium university in South Africa.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens, or permanent U.S. residents, who reside in the United States. Current exceptions to this policy include active members of the U.S. military who are stationed abroad, and residents of U.S. territories.

Required Application Materials

You must submit official academic records from all institutions where you earned your bachelor’s or master’s degrees. You must also submit records from any additional college- or university-level course work, even if you did not earn a degree from these institutions.

Many schools issue transcripts electronically, either through their own web services or through vendors. If this option is available, please have your transcript(s)emailed to this address: [email protected]. This will expedite the delivery of your transcript(s) and the completion of your application.

Your transcripts can be sent by mail to:

Vanderbilt University Application Processing Center Peabody Online P.O. Box 30096 025-001 College Station, TX 77842

Please note: To be considered an official transcript, the transcript must be sent directly from your institution(s), through an electronic transcript vendor retained by that institution, or delivered in the original sealed envelope from the institution(s). If a transcript appears to have been opened, unencrypted, or downloaded by any party other than Vanderbilt University Application Processing Center, it will be marked as unofficial.

Official verification of prior degrees is required for any new student who has earned a university degree prior to enrolling at Vanderbilt. Students must submit final, official transcripts (and any necessary supporting documentation) prior to the first day of classes of their first semester at Vanderbilt. Students who have not submitted required documentation by the first day of classes are subject to having their classes canceled.

All entering students to Peabody College must have their prior degrees verified in order to register for classes for their first term. A final, official transcript should list the degree(s) awarded and the month and year of conferment.

Applicants to the online doctor of education (Ed.D.) in leadership and learning in organizations program are required to write a Statement of Purpose that explains their desire to pursue doctoral study at Peabody College.

The Statement of Purpose gives prospective students the opportunity to outline their professional goals and highlight any professional or academic experiences that have prepared them to pursue a doctor of education. This portion of the application is also used to evaluate effective verbal, writing, and analytical skills. To write an effective Statement of Purpose, applicants should provide clear and compelling reasoning for their motivations and qualifications for doctoral study.

Peabody requires at least three letters of recommendation. Letters should come from current or former employers who can comment on your professional contributions and/or former instructors who can speak to your academic preparation for doctoral-level work. Personal recommendations will not be accepted. 

Letters of recommendation must be submitted directly in the online application by the references themselves, not by the applicants. Contact the admissions team at +1-855-338-4540 or [email protected] to discuss any questions you may have about this process.

A professional résumé is required. Your résumé should include all relevant professional and academic experiences and accomplishments.

Results of either the  TOEFL or IELTS  for applicants whose native language is not English, unless they have demonstrated competence while attending an accredited institution in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or an English medium university in South Africa.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, or permanent U.S. residents, who reside in the United States. Current exceptions to this policy include active members of the U.S. military who are stationed abroad.

Ed.D. Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition for the 2023-2024 school year is $2,245 per credit hour. The cost of the 54-credit Ed.D. program is $121,230, not including fees and campus convenings. Please note that tuition and fees are subject to change and may rise each year.

Financial Aid

In order to qualify for federal student aid, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and be enrolled in a degree-seeking program with at least a half-time status. At the graduate level, federal student aid includes the Direct Unsubsidized loan and the option to apply for the Direct Graduate PLUS loan.

International students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents can apply for a private alternative educational loan. Some private education loan lenders may require the assistance of a U.S. citizen or permanent resident as a cosigner.

Education Leadership

The Doctor of Education Leadership (Ed.L.D.) prepares experienced educators to become the transformational preK–12 leaders that the country needs — passionate about educational quality and equity, well versed in learning and development, and knowledgeable about public policy and organizational management, so they can translate visionary ideas into real-world success. Graduates of the three-year, multidisciplinary Ed.L.D. — taught by faculty from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, the Harvard Business School, and the Harvard Kennedy School — are uniquely prepared for system-level leadership positions in schools, nonprofits, mission-driven for-profits, and state and federal departments of education.

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The doctor of education (Ed.D.) in leadership and learning in organizations is developed by faculty within Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development. The program is  designed for mid-career professionals who hold at least three years of leadership experience and are inspired to drive positive systemic change.  Bridging the divide between theory and practice, the program equips students with the deep understanding and contextual experience needed to lead organizational change across industries.

Why Earn an Online Ed.D. in Leadership and Learning in Organizations?

Across industries, effective leaders provide the support and direction necessary to foster development, leverage resources, create solutions and resolve complex systemic challenges. The Ed.D. in leadership and learning in organizations from Peabody College develops results-oriented, forward-thinking professionals who can confidently drive systemic change.

Our students will strengthen their communication, management, inquiry and assessment skills and immediately apply what they learn in the program to the real world. Through a comprehensive curriculum, students will learn to use data analytics tools to lead organizational growth while developing a unique perspective in learning and design.

Application Deadline

The final deadline for the August 2024 cohort is June 28, 2024.

Program Requirements

The online Ed.D in leadership and learning in organizations is a 54-credit* program and can be completed in three to four years. Students in the program are required to attend all classes, complete a capstone project, and attend three on-campus convenings.

* The full program consists of 54 credit hours in addition to 30 transfer credit hours from an accepted master’s degree program for a total of 84 credit hours.

Online Ed.D. Curriculum

The online Ed.D. in leadership and learning in organizations curriculum prepares students to identify, assess and resolve organizational challenges from a learning and design perspective. Students learn how to improve operations in the workplace while focusing on three key competency areas:

• Leadership and Organizational Development
• Data and Analytics
• Learning and Design

Through the 54-credit hour curriculum, students develop leadership skills and an in-depth understanding in the following areas:

• Organizational change and systemic improvement
• Different methods of inquiry and analysis
• Issues of practice from a variety of perspectives
• Impact of systems and practice on learning
• Methods to organizational challenges
• Context-specific individual and organizational learning
• Organizational improvement, practice and processes
• Data analytics skills

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Program Components

The online Ed.D. brings together online learning and in-person experiences to offer students a program that is robust and challenging.

Weekly online classes

Live, online classes led by Peabody College faculty serve as the starting point for engaging group discussions, question-and-answer sessions, and guided learning. The classes take place on our online platform via webcam, allowing students to interact face-to-face no matter where they are. Class attendance is required for all students.

On-campus convenings

The on-campus convenings bring online Ed.D. students together with their peers and professors to Vanderbilt University’s campus in Nashville, Tennessee. Through collaborative projects and creative problem-solving, students demonstrate mastery of subject matter and leadership skills.

Using their knowledge and existing data, students identify an organizational issue or problem of practice, test a solution and make recommendations for long-term improvement. Students present their projects in front of a faculty panel for assessment.

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If you’re ready to get started, contact an admissions counselor at  +1-855-338-4540  or request information.

Peabody College also offers an on-campus Ed.D.  Visit Peabody’s website to learn more.

Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership online

In the Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership (OCL) online program , students are prepared to facilitate conditions that create effective, adaptable and competitive organizations across industries, including colleges and universities, private firms, nonprofits, and government organizations.

In this program, students will:

• Explore how learning occurs in workplace settings.
• Examine effective strategies for facilitating organizational learning.
• Learn to create systems that produce effective organizations.

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OCL Online Curriculum

The OCL online curriculum is structured around three themes:

Leadership: Mastering key skills such as creating environments of inclusion and transparency, and establishing and communicating widely shared visions and goals

Problem-Solving: Strengthening evidence-based decision-making, the effective use of data, and program evaluation and assessment

Reflection: Contemplating the mission, process and outcomes of specific learning initiatives

On-Campus Immersion

While coursework for this online doctorate in education program is completed through a blend of online assignments and real-world experiences, students are required to attend annual immersion weekends held on the USC Los Angeles campus.

These immersion experiences give students the opportunity to meet their classmates and professors face-to-face and complete collaborative learning exercises designed to build essential leadership skills.

This online EdD program culminates in a dissertation and longitudinal reflective self-assessment in which students demonstrate effective application of the program’s theories and concepts.

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Program Paths

43-unit Track Students who have a master’s degree are required to complete 43 units of coursework over three years.

60-unit Track Students who do not have a master’s degree but have substantial work and leadership experience will be required to complete 60 units of coursework over four years.

Career Outcomes

The Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership online prepares students for a variety of roles in different sectors. They include:

• President/Vice President
• Chief Learning Officer
• Higher Education Administrator
• Training/Professional Development Manager
• Non-Profit Manager/Executive Director
• Strategic Planning Director
• Healthcare Administrator
• Human Resources Manager

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Gain a fresh perspective on how to be a transformative leader in our collaborative, interdisciplinary, and globally conscious program. Intensive courses are delivered one at a time, allowing you to earn your terminal degree while continuing to work full-time and graduate in under two years. 

With your EdD in Leadership, you will stand out as an exemplary practitioner of ethical organizational leadership, an extraordinary team builder, a systems thinker and a driver of change and innovation in a global economy. 

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• Fall 2024: July 22, 2024

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• Fall 2024: August 26, 2024

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• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• 2-3 Letters of recommendation
• Critique of a journal article
• Official transcripts from all schools
• No GRE required
• 2 years to complete 
• 10 courses/10 terms (one course at a time)
• 3 intakes per year: fall, spring and summer 
• $840 per credit hour
• 60 credit hours

Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies, grounded in spiritual values, with emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.

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Online EdD Leadership Program Themes

You’ll benefit from our program’s integrated and flexible format for instruction that promotes best practices in business, social services, the arts and higher education. Dynamic learning, rigorous and cutting-edge research and collaborative study underscore our educational process. You’ll connect with students from a diverse, cross-sectional cohort of professionals at a university with an outstanding reputation for quality education and a legacy of service.

Advanced Leadership Concepts in Practice

This course examines effective, ethical, creative and transformative ways of implementing organizational and community change. Students learn how a leader can drive and shape an organization to embrace, foster and promote individual and collective innovation. Further, students explore skills and strategies to systematize operations and confirm digital access and appropriate infrastructure for an organization to thrive in a global marketplace. In addition, through written and other forms of assessment, students demonstrate accountability in the mindful use and application of transformative processes, just as students learn strategic planning, the importance of team building and the significance of creating partnerships. Students also analyze a case study to identify and articulate the underlying leadership problem(s).

Global and Cultural Perspectives

This course promotes a global understanding of the philosophical and civic traditions of leadership as the ethical construct of diverse practices in myriad organizations, institutions and societies. Students gain greater awareness of the cultural contradictions that influence contemporary organizations, especially in U.S. society, and learn to identify Western views of morality as well as ethical business practices in a competitive and diverse world marketplace. This course also focuses on ethical, mindful and legal decision-making based on compliance, regulations and customs in a global marketplace. Students demonstrate their learning via written assessments, oral presentations and other appropriate means of evaluation. This course moves away from the traditional construct of leadership as the manifestation of a single role and instead explores the more substantive concept of leaders’ relationships to internal and external constituents, as well as to cultural mores and constraints. In this course, students also enroll in and complete the required research ethics online course and must pass the assessment related to the course. Students must pass the quiz to pass EDD 905. Students also analyze a case study to identify and articulate the underlying leadership problem(s).

Organizational Innovation and Change

Leaders in diverse, global organizations must develop an increasingly sophisticated awareness and understanding of cultural differences, just as leaders must advance their own and others’ communication abilities to appreciate and negotiate intercultural variances among organizational constituents and in international exchanges. This course focuses on identifying and transcending the complexities inherent in conducting intercultural communication between diverse individuals, institutions, and nations. Students also analyze a case study in which they identify and articulate the underlying leadership problem(s). 

Research-Informed Decision-Making

Students analyze actual local and global issues and organizational problems to identify underlying leadership issues, as well as to develop research protocols and arguments focused on helping to resolve those issues. Students are challenged to think critically to construct cogent analyses based on their knowledge of leadership theories and systems theory, as well as on their understanding of place as process. By the conclusion of the course, students identify a preliminary capstone project topic that meets the capstone project requirements outlined in the Spalding University Ed. D.: Leadership Handbook and in the Spalding University Catalog.   

What Can I Do with a Doctor of Education in Leadership?

From the classroom to the boardroom, leadership skills are valuable in every industry. Online EdD graduates carry out our mission to serve others in a variety of roles, organizations and disciplines.

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Why Spalding University?

Get your doctoral degree from a mission-focused university.

Spalding was the first university to be certified as a Compassionate College in the Charter for Compassion. Its Catholic heritage welcomes all and emphasizes the cultural understanding, diversity and dignity of everyone.

Universally Relevant

Develop leadership skills that are applicable to your organization’s goals, whether in the private, public, government or nonprofit sector.

Mission-Driven

Learn at a university rooted in quality learning, diversity, ethical leadership and a socially conscious legacy of service.

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Earn your degree at a university that keeps cultural, societal, global and ethical issues at the forefront of education..

We created this program for aspiring leaders who want to advance their organizations to the next level. If you want to lead strategically and ethically, Spalding’s online EdD: Leadership program may be the right choice for you to advance your career and use your influential voice for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you don’t find the answers to your questions here, contact your enrollment advisor and schedule a time to talk that’s convenient for you.

A Doctor of Education (EdD) is a prestigious academic credential that equips current and future leaders with advanced knowledge and expertise. It emphasizes the practical application of theory and research to address real-world challenges.

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An EdD emphasizes applied research and practical educational leadership skills, making it more universally applicable in industries like business, education, nonprofit organizations, social work, public health and more. 

A PhD focuses on theoretical research and making scholarly contributions in academia and specialized fields in education.

No, you will complete a capstone research study.

While both are extensive and rigorous, your capstone focuses on applying your research to practical challenges instead of purely theoretical research like a traditional dissertation.

Our online EdD in Organizational Leadership program costs $840 per credit hour, for a total program investment of $50,400 (plus applicable fees).

Financial aid is available to our online students.

How to Improve Leadership Skills with an EdD

Leadership development is essential to advancing your career and creating meaningful change. A Doctor of Education (EdD) in Leadership provides a formal educational pathway to effective leadership.

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Organizational leadership is a management style. It’s unlike traditional management, which relies on command and control. Organizational leaders focus on motivating and empowering team members to utilize their unique talents in achieving the organization’s mission with minimal oversight.

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Online Doctor of Education in Educational and Organizational Leadership (EdD)

The fully online Doctor of Education (EdD) degree program at York College of Pennsylvania transforms educators, school leaders, and organization leaders into scholar-practitioners who advance their careers with specialized skill sets, research capabilities, and leadership experience.

Completed in three to five years , this doctorate in educational leadership allows students to apply what they learn and improve upon the challenges they face in their schools and organizations in real time. In the Applied Research Capstone, students complete elements through scaffolded coursework, leading up to a final research project and presentation that addresses a real workplace issue and analyzes the proposed solution's success.

The program's fully online coursework gives professionals enrolled in the EdD in Educational and Organizational Leadership the freedom to pursue their careers, classes, and other commitments simultaneously. With guidance from our expert faculty, students learn to create lasting change in curriculum, training and development, higher education, literacy, and other areas supported by flexible course options and program requirements.

About the EdD in Educational and Organizational Leadership

Online edd format and delivery.

• 3-5 year completion
• 15-week semesters in fall and spring
• 7-week summer courses offered
• Online asynchronous courses
• Occasional live Zoom meetings (4-7 per course)

EdD in Educational and Organizational Leadership Program Requirements

The focused and practical curriculum of the online EdD in Educational and Organizational Leadership spans four "strands," or pillars: Organizational Transformations, Professional Leadership and Learning Enterprise, Professional Specialization, and Evidence-Based Decision Making.

In fulfillment of the Professional Specialization Strand, students choose one specialization as a secondary or tertiary area of expertise within a sub-discipline sourced from graduate-level courses at the College. Current course areas include business administration, public policy, school leadership, teacher leadership, and youth resilience. 

Practical applications underpin each course. You may take courses such as:

• EOL 701: Engaging Adult Learners
• EOL 711: Grant-Writing Essentials
• EOL 714: Organizational Improvement and Change

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EdD Program Admissions

Applications for the Educational and Organizational Leadership doctoral program are accepted year-round, following a cohort model with new cohorts starting each fall term. Priority entry into the program will be awarded to strong candidates who submit materials by the early admissions deadline of April 1st . Applications are accepted until August 1st or until the cohort is filled.

Applicants to the Doctor of Education degree program must have a master’s degree and will be required to apply with the following materials: 

• Current résumé
• Contact information for two references for electronic reference letters
• Academic goal statement
• Writing sample

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Earn an EdD in Educational and Organizational Leadership at York College of Pennsylvania

Graduates of York College’s online doctorate in educational leadership develop themselves as lifelong learners, improve the communities in which they live and work, and promote the constant betterment of the institutions and organizations on which our society depends.

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Careers with an EdD in Educational Leadership

Graduates of the online EdD in Educational and Organizational Leadership degree program prepare for the next stage in their careers with support and resources provided along the way.

With opportunities to develop specializations through tailored coursework and research, graduates build individualized skill sets to succeed in school or district administration, higher education, government agencies, or corporate or nonprofit environments. Graduates are suited to lead others and push for progress in roles such as:

• Curriculum Designer
• Curriculum Manager
• Non-Profit Leader
• Public Administrator
• Reading and Literacy Specialist
• Research Associate
• School Administrator
• Training and Development Manager

The Career Development Center and Graduate and Professional Studies at York support doctoral students and candidates as they progress through the program and look ahead to new roles or advancement in their current positions and organizations.

EdD Salary Outcomes

The expertise of a doctoral degree allows graduates to elevate their salary expectations in current or lateral roles. They also gain the credentials and skills to pursue a wide range of advanced positions in educational administration, academia, government, and business with rewarding salaries that vary based on location, years of experience, specialization or certification area, and other factors.

Salary.com and the Bureau of Labor Statistics report on recent average yearly salaries for roles you can pursue as an EdD in Educational and Organizational Leadership:

• Postsecondary teachers —$80,840
• Education administrators —$99,820
• Postsecondary administrators —$99,940
• Educational consultants —$109,001
• Training and development managers —$120,000

Applied Research Capstone

The final research component of the online Doctor of Education in Educational and Organizational Leadership degree program is a piece of unique scholarship developed through the application of theory and skills students have engaged with throughout the program.

In a written report and presentation, created over three courses in the program's final year, students present rigorous research and analysis that applies a solution to a real-world problem faced by their school, organization, or company.

Finding and solving a real-world problem in an educational institution or organization creates the confidence to accelerate career development and provides hands-on experience connecting research, theory, and practice — resulting in a tangible outcome that furthers graduates' career opportunities.

Project-Based Learning

Apart from the Applied Research Capstone, each course and specialization within the online doctorate of educational leadership program takes research and theory and transforms them into projects with real-world benefits. Students may:

• Develop a grant project and participate in grant review processes
• Receive, respond to, and give professional editorial feedback
• Explore venues to present scholarly work, including publishing research and conference presentations
• Create editorial manuscripts for peer review

Full-time professors and adjunct faculty members in the School of Behavioral Sciences and Education teach engaging courses through online learning anchored by a select number of group cohort meetings. Faculty members are senior leaders in schools across South Central Pennsylvania, at York College, and beyond. 

Graduate Professional Engagement Board

Both an opportunity for leadership experience and a personal connection to an expanded professional network, the Graduate Professional Engagement Board (GPEB) advocates for support and resources for graduate and professional students and aspires to strengthen graduate programs at York College of Pennsylvania.

Working through the Graduate Leadership Council, Student Senate, and ambassadorships during graduate-sponsored events, EdD students who are members of the GPEB improve the graduate learning experience through real opportunities to implement structures and foster cultures in these environments.

Skills for Advanced Careers in Education Leadership, Policy, and Consulting

Whether you work with adult learners in an organization or students of varying ages and needs, it's crucial to acquire the hard skills in organizational development and leadership needed to impact the success of any school or business.

In York College’s online Doctor of Education program, you can enhance your comprehension and practical application of pedagogical skills and soft strategies for learning and effective communication. Graduates can:

• Manage educational organizations or related enterprises through strategic planning and financial and personnel considerations
• Explore funding opportunities, including grants
• Write conference proposals and scholarly research publications
• Apply theoretical knowledge and data-backed research in educational leadership to create solutions for real-world problems in schools, government agencies, or business settings
• Effectively develop and implement policies that support organizational goals and promote causes within educational law and policy
• Improve curriculum, teaching strategies, and instructional practices

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, an EdD in Educational and Organizational Leadership is worth it for professionals aiming to enhance their leadership skills and impact in educational settings. It prepares graduates for advanced roles in administration, policy development, and organizational improvement, offering opportunities for higher salaries, greater influence, and the ability to drive meaningful change in education systems and other organizations.

With a doctorate in educational leadership, graduates can pursue high-level careers as senior school leaders, educational policymakers, university administrators, curriculum developers, and consultants. This degree opens doors to leadership positions in K-12 schools, higher education institutions, educational non-profits, and government agencies focused on education.

The online EdD program typically ranges from 3 to 5 years, depending on the student's pace, program structure, and whether the student is enrolled part-time or full-time.

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Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning in Organizations 

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• Duration 84 credits, with 30 applicable graduate-level credit hours transferred
• Format Online
• Enrollment Fall, Spring, Summer
• Tuition $2,245/credit

About the Program

The online Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning and Organizations program offered by Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development is designed to transform experienced professionals into forward-thinking educational leaders, who have the knowledge to create lasting systemic change. Through a robust curriculum covering all facets of organizational leadership, students will develop their problem-solving and inquiry-based thinking skills to enable successful navigation of the complexities of organizational improvement. The program’s hands-on learning focus enables graduates to become well-versed practitioners in the field and have an immediate impact on their organizations’ challenging environments.

Put simply, Vanderbilt’s online Doctor of Education program can help you unlock your potential as an inspirational leader and drive positive change wherever you are.

Facts & Stats

• #1 Online education doctorate, Fortune ranking 2022
• 38 M+ Annual research expenditures, among the most productive research schools of education

Key Takeaways

• Participate in weekly, live online classes taught by Peabody College faculty
• Identify, assess, and resolve organizational challenges from a learning and design perspective
• Learn data analytics tools to lead organizational growth
• Join your peers and professors at on-campus convenings
• Complete a capstone project with a partner organization

Who Should Enroll?

The online Leadership and Learning in Organizations program is specifically tailored for professionals, seasoned leaders, and aspiring leaders who are looking to elevate their influence. Designed to challenge leaders to become more knowledgeable and intentional as they uncover innovative learning opportunities that directly impact their organizations, this program is a perfect fit for individuals who want to develop a unique edge in the workplace.

Through collaborative activities, leaders will be equipped with creative ideas, powerful relationships, and cutting-edge design skills that support continuous improvement of their organization’s performance.

Because of my professional position, I couldn’t take multiple years of a leave of absence to complete an on-campus degree program, but I also wanted a doctorate that would be as rigorous as any residential program in the nation. I found that at Vanderbilt. Michael Hill Vanderbilt Ed.D. graduate and president of the Chautauqua Institution 

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Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership (online)

This program is designed for working professionals with leadership experience who desire to work in a variety of industries including colleges and universities, private firms, nonprofits and government organizations. This program is not recommended for individuals interested in K-12 settings.  

Organizational change is a complex process that requires skilled leadership. Equip yourself with the tools to interrogate the systems of power that shape policies and practices and lead effective and innovative solutions.

Program Overview

The Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership online (OCL online) program will prepare you to lead systemic improvement and foster equitable practices and policies in your organization by applying research-based strategies.

Through this program you will:

• Earn a doctorate from a school with a strong reputation among employers
• Continue to work full time while taking evening or Saturday classes online
• Gain interdisciplinary insight as you learn alongside a cohort of leaders from a variety of industries  

Program Tracks

The OCL online program offers two tracks—a track for those entering the program with a master’s or terminal degree and a track for those entering the program without a master’s degree.

43-Unit Track 

If you hold a master’s degree or terminal degree (e.g., PhD or professional doctorate), you may, at the discretion of the admission committee, be admitted with advanced standing and be required to take only 43 units in order to complete the program. The 43-unit track takes approximately three years to complete.

60-Unit Track

If you do not have a master’s degree, you have the option to enroll in the 60-unit track and complete 17 units of coursework in the Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology online (LDT online) program prior to advancing into doctoral coursework. Students on this track do not earn a Master’s degree, but are awarded a Learning Design and Technology certificate, a University-recognized academic certificate designed to demonstrate completed coursework in a specialization and to support career advancement on the path to an EdD degree. 

The OCL online curriculum is structured around three themes:

Leading Organizational Change: Develop leadership practices to advance equity and apply principles of organizational behavior, learning and motivation to enhance the development of talent and organizational performance.  

Data-Informed Decision Making : Strengthen your ability to make evidence-based decisions and effectively use data to inform decisions and address problems.

Critical Reflection: Engage with the USC Rossier mission to assess your own leadership practices and reflect on your own beliefs and experiences to foster inclusive and equitable environments. 

Dissertation in Practice

The OCL online program culminates with a dissertation in practice that will allow you to demonstrate effective application of the program’s theories and concepts. You will address a problem of practice in an organization or professional field and gather data to answer research questions and provide recommendations.

Online Learning Experience

The online learning experience blends interaction with student colleagues and faculty during scheduled weekly live class sessions and content experiences and coursework assignments on the learning management system. Live class sessions are facilitated by faculty and include highly interactive, engaging and collaborative small-group discussions.

On-Campus Immersion 

In the first and fifth terms of the program, you will be required to attend an immersion weekend held on the USC University Park campus. This immersion experience will give you the opportunity to meet your classmates and professors face to face and complete various collaborative learning exercises designed to build essential leadership skills.

Scholarships

As an applicant, you will be automatically considered for a scholarship of up to $7,500. There is no need to submit a separate application for this scholarship. Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, demonstrated dedication to the USC Rossier mission and other distinguishing characteristics. All USC scholarships are awarded at the time of admission.

View USC Rossier’s scholarship finder to identify other scholarships and funding opportunities. You do not have to be admitted to apply to these scholarships. Carefully note the scholarship application deadlines, which may occur before the final program application deadline.

Financial Aid

The USC Office of Student Financial Aid provides information regarding various types of financial aid and financing options.

To be considered for financial aid, you must apply the FAFSA. After you apply, the financial aid office will determine your financial need and inform you of the federal or private loans that are available to you.

Career Outcomes

Many OCL online alumni can be found in leadership roles across a number of private and public industries.

Potential roles include:

Colleges & Universities Associate Professor Higher Education Administrator Athletic Director Private Firms

Human Resources Director Finance Director Healthcare Administrator CEO

Nonprofit Organizations Manager/Executive Director Planning Director Chief Operating Officer

Government Organizations Police Chief Museum Director Educational Coordinator  

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DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (Ed.D.) IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

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The Northern Kentucky University Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership Program is designed for experienced, fully-employed P-20 educational, agency, and civic leaders. The program is designed to enhance the development of practitioner scholars and their effectiveness as leaders by:

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Our Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program is designed to create transformational leaders to work in various settings. Graduates with an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership advance in their careers in a variety of professions, including:

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Nku’s doctor of education (ed.d.) in educational leadership is unique in focus, format, and delivery. the 60-credit hour program can be finished in as few as three years - attending face to face sessions one weekend per month with the balance of coursework online..

The Ed.D. Program is designed to enhance leadership skills for instructional and administrative leaders in P-20 settings and other human services areas. It is a practitioner-scholar degree designed to meet a set of “best practice” competencies/outcomes integrated with individual career and personal goals for leaders with significant professional leadership experience. The degree is designed to integrate with the expectations required of  fully-employed practitioners .

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Navigating Excellence: How a Doctorate in Leadership Can Transform Your Career

Completing an online doctorate in leadership can open doors to remarkable career transformations. However, this educational journey goes beyond acquiring skills and fosters profound personal growth.

A good EdD leadership program explores leadership dynamics and blends theory with real-world applications. Graduates emerge with enhanced skills and a nuanced understanding of organizational complexities. It doesn’t just propel careers forward; it sparks a complete transformation—shaping individuals with deep insights, visionary leadership and readiness for future challenges.

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Creighton’s online Doctoral Program in Interdisciplinary Leadership (EdD) has developed emergent leaders for over a decade. The program’s innovative plan of study builds on reflective practice, rigorous scholarship and unwavering support. To help students navigate an online doctorate in leadership, Creighton developed a program that aligns with the specific ambitions of each learner, ensuring that the journey isn’t a standardized trek but a personalized journey toward excellence.

Creighton’s vibrant online community prepares individuals to collaborate and thrive. We foster a learning space where faculty and students bring their diverse life experiences, unique perspectives and knowledge to conversations founded in real-life scenarios. It’s not just “sage on the stage” instruction. Our commitment is to learn from one another, building interdisciplinary understanding and growth.

Real-world Balancing Act

Pursuing a doctorate in leadership is unique because it is intended to fit into your active everyday life and career. Your work experiences shape your learning, and your point of view adds value to your peers, creating a transformative journey for any future leader.

Captain Kathryn “Kat” Wijnaldum , EdD’19, worked to balance her studies with a busy military career and family commitments. She showed determination, studying even during her kids’ baseball games. With good time management and support from her family and Navy leadership, she successfully finished her doctoral work.

As the Officer in Charge of the Surface Nuclear Propulsion Mobile Training Team for the U.S. Navy, Captain Wijnaldum says, “I had a leadership team that supported me in balancing education with work. My military detailers gave me flexibility, ensuring I finished my dissertation before taking on my ship executive officer role.”

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The effectiveness of any leadership doctoral program is best gauged by its impact on its graduates. Creighton’s EdD turns theory into practical success. Zoran Grabovac , EdD'22, shapes privacy at John Deere’s Moline headquarters, crediting the program for enhancing his ethical decision-making.

His expertise lies in ensuring the company aligns seamlessly with global privacy laws, maintaining meticulous compliance. Reflecting on his EdD journey, Grabovac notes the program instills ethical decision-making frameworks, prompting graduates to contemplate the implications of their decisions on people and fostering a more thoughtful approach. He adds, “Decisions are made with a comprehensive review of the impact on stakeholders such as the organization, communities, employees, the environment, customers and others who may be impacted. We all share an ecosystem; balance is needed for the ecosystem to continue to be healthy and thrive.”

Rebecca Rivera , EdD’16, was drawn to pursue a doctorate to continue teaching criminal justice, which is her passion and area of professional expertise. She sought an online program that would accommodate her research interests. “I was looking for a school that could meet my needs. I was a single mom of a teenage boy. I worked full-time. I also still taught part-time, so I wasn’t in a position where I could sit in a physical class.”

Additionally, she chose Creighton for its mission fit and welcoming culture. She readily admits to trepidation in her readiness. “When I got to residency, I parked my car, got out, and was like, ‘I’m going home. I’m not smart enough. These people are smarter than I am. I can’t be here. What am I thinking?’” After driving all that distance, she decided she would give it a chance. “Immediately, Creighton was so inclusive, and they made you feel accepted and welcomed. They made you feel like you were able to obtain your doctoral degree, and so that really sealed the deal for me.”

Benefits of an EdD

When Kat Wijnaldum graduated from the Naval Academy and began her career as a Surface Warfare Officer, she knew she wanted to lead and make an impact. After early command experience, she realized she needed new skills to reach higher leadership roles and properly develop her crews. That motivated her to pursue her EdD in Leadership from Creighton while serving full-time in the Navy on the Joint Staff.

Grabovac added, “I believed in the structure of the program. It was very focused on the practical application of theory instead of just studying the theory itself.” The ability to apply what he would learn to real-life leadership challenges attracted Zoran to the program. “The research broadens your perspective, and you start to understand the people and events based on the experiences of their past.”

Influence on Skill Development

Grabovac says the program enhanced his writing and ethical decision-making. “Writing was a big piece–you definitely become a better writer.” He believes the program changed how he thinks, communicates, makes decisions, and leads. It improved his practical skills, such as research, communicating succinctly, and connecting ideas.

Captain Wijnaldum credits Creighton for teaching her “how to communicate effectively and manage a lot in a small amount of time and still remain effective.” More importantly, she directly applied her new knowledge and skills on duty. She notes: “I could apply recommendations I had put in that dissertation. And my people thrived. (Our command) received retention excellence awards.”

Navigating the Dissertation Journey

Central to Creighton’s EdD program is a distinctive dissertation in practice that allows you to share your findings as a scholar and practitioner promptly. Our approach to this dissertation ensures the immediate application of your findings. You’ll receive support throughout finishing your dissertation, with the intentionality that guides you successfully across the finish line. Your work will contribute to academic knowledge and address leadership issues in the real world.

Rivera’s nationally published research made a significant impact. She uses her Creighton training to inform the criminal justice system, championing a philosophy of changing cultural ideology by understanding it from a restorative perspective. She has mentored those with incarceration histories and thinks, “Because I am a person of color and also a female, I have inspired women leaving prison and people of color to see that we can make it.”

Wijnaldum shared her experience. “Creighton taught me how to do the research. If I can substantiate [recommendations] by facts and communicate them in an executable plan, anyone can run with it.” She adds, “The Creighton experience taught me how to communicate effectively, quickly, sometimes succinctly or sometimes with great depth. They understand what I’m recommending.”

Crafting Careers

Clearly, the Creighton EdD expanded Captain Wijnaldum’s skillset and propelled her upward mobility. But more importantly, it enabled her to fulfill her original purpose: to invest in and develop crews properly. “I’ve had sailors contact me, and one of my officers thanked me for demonstrating what right looks like from a leadership standpoint. That was really encouraging.”

Rivera adds, “It catapulted me into the career that I wanted. I saw myself with the additional perks of being published and doing some really great things like writing courses and helping prisons create educational programs, things I would have never thought in a million years that I would see myself doing.”

Does Your Journey Lead through Creighton?

For those considering a doctoral degree in leadership, Grabovac emphasizes that “there is never a perfect or better time to start.” His advice? “Just jump right in. Enjoy the journey. You can rely on phenomenal support from the faculty and your fellow students.” He also advises clearly communicating your goals to family and friends, so they understand the commitment required.

For Rivera, Creighton’s supportive approach helped her realize her potential. “This program will work for you, and while intense, it’ll be worth every bit of everything you went through to get there.” She emerged living her dream, with teaching positions allowing her to research criminal justice “and the opportunity to help leadership make those transitions in law enforcement from punishment to accountability.” Her heartfelt dedication epitomizes Creighton’s mission of empowering students to transform themselves and the world.

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In American healthcare, access to quality medical services remains a privilege often dictated by factors beyond one's control. These disparities, deeply ingrained in the fabric of society, manifest in differing life expectancies and unequal health outcomes. Yet, amidst these challenges, Artificial Intelligence’s (AI) transformative potential holds the promise of transcending barriers, democratizing healthcare, and fostering equitable access to vital services.

Healthcare leaders must lead the way in harnessing AI to promote equitable access to quality care. Through strategic leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, company leadership has the opportunity to leverage AI as a powerful tool for advancing health equity and improving health outcomes for all individuals.

Addressing Healthcare Disparities

The reality of living in the US means that skin color, social status, education level and zip code can determine a person’s life expectancy. Navigating the complexities of regular screenings, understanding diagnoses, and adhering to treatment regimens poses significant challenges regardless of one's educational level.

However, studies have shown that people without a college degree have mortality rates of more than four times their peers who attained a college education. While education isn’t the only factor, ensuring that patients receive information about their risk factors, diagnoses, and treatment plans in language they can easily understand is critical to improving their health outcomes. AI, with its large language models, has the power to help reduce healthcare disparities due to education gaps and increase access to disadvantaged populations.

Those innovations are coming fast and furious - and the potential to enhance patient literacy is a compelling reason for the healthcare industry to quickly embrace AI. Healthcare tends to move slowly, thanks to heavy regulation and the need for patient privacy, but leaders can’t wait to take action. As J.P. Morgan noted recently , the industry is ready and eager to execute AI solutions but has never had to respond to anything as fast or transformative as AI.

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Seizing the opportunity to improve patient outcomes while significantly lowering costs means that healthcare will ultimately be more accessible to more people. Leaders must begin to react quickly: the current moment represents the smallest gap for understanding and harnessing AI before the technology continues on a path of exponential growth. Infusing AI into health outreach and services for people with limited formal education will connect more patients to tailored care, more quickly and effectively than current methods.

Translating the Patient-Doctor Relationship

Understanding health conditions and treatment options can pose significant challenges for nearly every patient, as the complexities of science and medicine are inherently difficult for the average individual to grasp. All too often, errors or misunderstandings occur between doctors, patients and their caregivers. There’s no way for healthcare workers to provide the right-level of education and support for every patient, from every background. We’re left with a huge margin for communication errors, with no human-enabled solution in sight.

AI could enable streamlined conversations when a patient seeks care.

This scenario is ripe for AI intervention. Generative AI is trained on large language models and could potentially enable more streamlined yet customized conversations when a patient seeks care. Imagine a doctor being able to provide information to a patient at the appropriate level of easy understanding – spanning from elementary school to doctoral understanding. AI could also be upskilled to account for societal and cultural references, including formal and colloquial language, to ensure healthcare professionals are aware and can minimize the risk of misunderstanding or offense.

Adding an additional layer of complexity is the issue of trust between patients and the medical establishment. Lower income and minority patients have reported lower levels of trust in the clinicians who treat them, often rooted in historical injustices, unethical experiments, or personal experiences of mistreatment. This lack of trust can lead to decreased adherence to treatment recommendations and ultimately, poorer health outcomes compared to patients who have confidence in their healthcare providers. Again, effective communication that resonates with patients on their terms can help to build feelings of trust and partnership between medical teams, patients and caregivers.

Improving Research by Leveraging RWD and RWE

Incorporating real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE) into research methodologies offers invaluable insights into patient behaviors beyond clinical settings, enhancing the evaluation of health outcomes. Both RWD and RWE rely on self-reporting by patients that may vary widely and lead to discrepancies in information sharing. If a patient is participating in an observational study or monitoring their own chronic condition, it’s critical that they’re able to provide the most accurate data. Researchers may need to combine self-reported patient data with sources such as health records and disease registries. This large trove of data is an opportunity for AI to synthesize and analyze RWD and RWE to provide researchers with perspectives on how patients are managing their health conditions.

When applied to patients of varying educational backgrounds, GenAI could combine self-reported data at the appropriate level and evaluate patient behaviors beyond clinical settings. The tools could be customized to formal or colloquial language and cultural background then translated into the appropriate language level for research purposes. In addition, LLMs are increasingly multi-modal, meaning that numerous data types such as photos and images could be included to train the AI model. The multi-modal capabilities will allow even more information to be included and reveal a more comprehensive 360-degree view of patients.

A universal example of this concept is pain management. People are notoriously terrible at assessing their pain levels using absolute numbers and scale. Conventional pain assessment techniques relying on subjective 1 to 10 scales or emoticon-based indicators are inherently flawed due to their reliance on individual interpretation. Instead, using AI, a patient could take a photo of themselves when they’re experiencing pain and describe their physical state to help train the tool and enable more accurate reporting of pain. That type of reporting would allow a doctor to ask for and assess comparisons: “Is your pain greater than yesterday? Is it greater than an hour ago?”, enhancing the overall quality of care.

Challenges for Adoption and How to Solve Them

Delivering AI to a complex industry like healthcare requires complex evaluations. Navigating regulatory authorities, safeguarding patient confidentiality, fostering linguistic inclusivity, and refining user experiences are just a few of the multifaceted challenges that must be considered and adequately planned for to ensure success. AI experts who also understand the unique healthcare environment can provide guidance as the technology becomes more advanced and better positioned to make a positive meaningful impact on patients.

Healthcare inequities have been prevalent in the US since the beginning of modern medicine. But as awareness, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment advance, the potential to leverage AI for widespread benefit across diverse demographics becomes increasingly apparent. Investing in technology today that will help close the language gap means improving the health outcomes of generations of Americans today and moving into the future.

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APIDA Heritage Month: Q&A With Filipino Doctoral Candidate, Tony DelaRosa

As we recognize APIDA Heritage Month, we are centering the thoughts and voices of APIDA faculty and

 staff in the UW–Madison campus community. We caught up with Tony DelaRosa, a doctoral candidate in Education Leadership & Policy Analysis, to learn his perspective on the observance and APIDA heritage.

Note: Responses have been edited for clarity

What does APIDA Heritage Month mean to you? 

APIDA is a very broad term. How can we celebrate APIDA Heritage while also recognizing and celebrating the broad spectrum of identities that fall within the APIDA umbrella? 

Having 48 countries and 2300+ languages, how can we do our community justice? It is recognizing that a month is not enough time to celebrate the beauty and complexity of the  APIDA community, and committing to amplify APIDA narratives and histories 365 days per year. 

One of the best strategies in honoring APIDA narratives is to ensure that we amplify local stories. For Wisconsin, according to the 2018 AAPI Data report, “the largest AAPI ethnic groups in Wisconsin include Hmong (56,447), Chinese (30,331) , Indian (30,278), Filipino (15,853), Korean (15,664), and Japanese (7,585).” 

With this data in mind, how can we amplify the histories and stories of these communities, especially that of the Hmong community which has fought for over 20 years to pass Hmong and Asian American education in the state? Also, to complicate this data, how are we looking at stereotyped narratives, and providing counterstories that challenge the stereotypes about these communities? Localizing how you tell APIDA stories and sharing counterstories are two ways that we can celebrate and honor our community. 

What do you want the community to learn about APIDA Heritage Month? 

I want people to know that APIDA people observe this month in different ways. Some people celebrate by showcasing their culture and history in festivals, food, poetry, and art, and others like myself choose this month to teach people about the APIDA resistance movements that have contributed to the fight for Asian American studies. For me, APIDA Heritage Month is a practice of maintaining and sharpening my ethnic memory, which I lost through the assimilation processes. Revisiting the 1960s Ethnic Studies and my Filipino history of anti-martial law every year around this time reminds me that there is always something to learn about movements. The revisiting helps expand my own identity as an Asian American freedom fighter and unveils how time opens up doors for new lenses. 

Are there any APIDA leaders, past or present, you admire? Why?  

I admire Dr. Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales. She is an Ethnic Studies Professor and Practitioner at San Francisco State University, where Ethnic Studies began. I met her through following her work whileteaching and coaching teachers. Because of her, I’m finding ways to explore decolonization, self-determination, and cross-ethnoracial solidarity building. I admire how she creates scholarship, tools, and opportunities that are community-responsive – which is why I started my path into becoming a professor. The world needs healing, and her work contributes to that in both small and large ways. 

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All of these programs provide invaluable resources and tools that form a theological and academic foundation for rewarding ministry service. Equipped in this way, pastors, ministry leaders, and ministry practitioners like you can effectively prepare for a new phase of ministry as you grow in your current field. Our DMin is designed to help you gain new skill sets allows you to consequently grow and improve as a ministry leader and practitioner in your particular ministry.

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Learning Outcomes

When you complete a Doctor of Ministry degree from Moody course, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate advanced skill in the interpretation, appropriation, and communication of biblical theology in a ministry setting
• Diagnose issues in diverse ministry contexts and prescribe appropriate ministry practices
• Demonstrate effective leadership and pastoral competencies
• Cultivate a commitment to personal spiritual growth and Christlike character

LEARNING VENUES AND PROGRAM OPTIONS

Designed for those with a Master of Divinity or equivalent, our five DMin programs are advanced degrees that include two years of course work, a Capstone Project shaped to enhance your distinct ministry goals, and an oral defense. Whether you serve in part-time or full-time ministry, you can select classes available through three flexible, convenient options:

• Study for your doctor of ministry degree online so you can keep your current schedule while you learn.
• Attend on campus in Chicago or Plymouth, Michigan, and engage with professors and colleagues in a classroom setting.
• Combine online and on-campus options with modular classes. Keep your commitments at home and a flexible schedule and still gain valuable classroom experience.  See modular schedule.

Most classes are eight weeks, with some (highly recommended) four-day intensive on-campus classes.

        (Chicago, Michigan, and Online)

• Doctor of Ministry in Executive Leadership and Ministerial Management 
• Doctor of Ministry in Christian Community Development
• Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Care and Counseling
• Doctor of Ministry in Interdisciplinary Studies

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To apply, you must have a Master of Divinity degree or an MA in Biblical, Theological, or Ministerial Studies with additional work experience and graduate coursework. All applicants will have three years of ministerial experience and provide transcripts, writing samples, and character references.

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FACULTY WHO TEACH IN THE DOCTOR OF MINISTRY PROGRAM

Study under world-class professors offering a wealth of experience in the field and the classroom, including Dr. Brian Tucker, who has published numerous pastoral journal articles and books, including Reading Paul in Context: Explorations in Identity Formation .

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FINANCIAL AID

This 30-credit hour degree is available at $695 per credit hour. The three-year program cost is equivalent to the tuition and fees for one year of undergraduate study at the typical four-year college. Specific scholarships for this program are available, and payment plans help you even more by defraying the cost of tuition and spreading out your financial obligations over time. You may also qualify for a federal loan.

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Meet Fond du Lac's new Woodworth principal and the director of English language and bilingual education

Joseph moylan will be director of english language and bilingual programming and michael lytle will be woodworth middle school principal..

FOND DU LAC — With the end of the school year just a few months away, new faces are starting to grace the Fond du Lac School District .

The district's board of education approved two administrative roles March 25. Joseph Moylan will join the district as director of English Language and Bilingual Programming April 3, and Michael Lytle will succeed Woodworth Middle School Principal Tim Schipper effective July 1.

Moylan's role will include expanding bilingual education, using his commitment to embracing and enhancing linguistic diversity, according to a news release from the district.

This marks a return to K-12 education for him, after he's been at Cardinal Stritch University since 2019 as an assistant professor and department chairman of doctoral programs. Previously, he was the principal of Oconomowoc High School, and also held roles in Colorado, including assistant principal, school counselor, at-risk teacher, gifted and talented facilitator, football coach and, prior to teaching, therapist.

He earned his doctorate in leadership, learning and service, and also holds superintendent certification from Cardinal Stritch University.

More Fond du Lac schools: Fond du Lac School District promotes elementary school principal to director of facility services and safety

"The (Fond du Lac School District) is an exciting place to work for me because of their focus on students and their needs," Moylan said in the release. "I share their mission and vision for learning and sense of belonging for students and look forward to working with the team of educators to move all kids in their educational journey."

With Schipper retiring as Woodworth principal after 31 years in the district, Lytle will bring several years of education experience in Michigan to succeed him.

He had previously been LakeVille Community Schools Superintendent in Michigan since 2017, though he started as a math teacher before moving on to elementary school principal for six years and high school principal for another six.

He said, “I am looking forward to learning, leading and growing with the staff, students and families of Woodworth Middle School and the Fond du Lac School District.”

Daphne Lemke is the Streetwise reporter for the Fond du Lac Reporter. Contact her at  [email protected] .