Doctor of Education (Ed.D)
Prepares 21st-century education scholars and leaders through core coursework, applied research and a dissertation.
The Doctor of Education degree prepares education scholars and leaders for the 21st century. The main components of online Ed.D programs are the Core Courses, Research Courses, and the Applied Dissertation. The Ed.D is focused on developing educational environments and aims to train doctoral students with a broad and solid multidisciplinary foundation, in understanding the problem of creation and implementation of new learning systems combining a different kind of learning deliveries. Students conduct studies that address the most pressing problems in education. Upon completion of the program, graduates assume roles as university faculty, senior-level educational leaders, and policymakers.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate contemporary educational issues and trends across diverse educational contexts to propose innovative solutions.
- Synthesize classical and contemporary learning theories to effectively address complex educational challenges.
- Integrate modern instructional technologies, assessing their impact on diverse learning environments to enhance educational outcomes.
- Analyze interdisciplinary psychological and social theories to inform pedagogical practices and foster inclusive learning environments.
- Design and evaluate the effectiveness of original scientific solutions to complex educational problems, integrating relevant theories and methodologies, and rigorously justifying the research problem through an analysis of its impact on the educational context.
Program Breakdown by Course
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Subjects | ||
| DOE 8000 | Issues and Trends in Education | 3.0 |
| DOE 8002 | Theoretical Foundations of Educational Environment | 3.0 |
| DOE 8005 | Policy Analysis in Education | 3.0 |
| DOE 8010 | Psychological and Social Theories of Education | 3.0 |
| Subjects | ||
| DBR 9008 | Information Search for Research | 6.0 |
| DBR 9009 | Design and Research Methodologies | 6.0 |
| DBR 9010 | Applied Statistics in Research | 6.0 |
| DBR 9011 | Collection and Analysis of Research Data | 6.0 |
| Subjects | ||
| DBD 9012 | Dissertation Project | 3.0 |
| DBD 9013 | Dissertation Proposal | 6.0 |
| DBD 9014 | Dissertation Applied Research | 6.0 |
| Subjects | ||
| DOE 8003 | Technology and Leadership in Educational Institutions | 3.0 |
| DOE 8004 | Knowledge Management Process in Education | 3.0 |
| DOE 8006 | Cross-National and Cross-Cultural Perspective in Education | 3.0 |
| Subjects | ||
| DOE 8007 | Foundations of Instructional Leadership | 3.0 |
| DOE 8008 | Curriculum and Instruction | 3.0 |
| DOE 8009 | Leadership Assessment and Development | 3.0 |