The need for well prepared education leaders has never been greater, as education at all levels confronts
challenges and expectations both new and entrenched. For many practitioners in this dynamic field the
Doctor of Education (EdD) has become the terminal degree of choice.
The NCU online doctoral degree in education attracts Learners who have leadership responsibility for providing learning/training to others,
whether they be in colleges, PK-12 schools, proprietary organizations, private and public businesses, or the military.
The NCU Ed.D. focuses on job-embedded and solution driven applications, providing Learners with the necessary tools
and information to use research in their daily work. The diversity of the specialization offerings allows Learners
the opportunity to focus on what is meaningful to their professional growth and development. The online
doctoral degree in education experience at NCU culminates in the work setting applied dissertation project.
Objectives
The specific objectives of the Ed.D. program are:
- Promote the Learner’s advancement of knowledge based on research as it applies to the professional practice
of, and leadership in, education.
- Enable competent, committed educational leaders to pursue personal goals of leadership and advanced scholarship
in relation to their areas of interest.
- Prepare Learners, through the doctoral dissertation project experience to intellectually explore practical
solutions for problems and challenges facing education today.
Requirements
Learners working toward the online doctoral degree in education complete 81 semester credits of coursework beyond the bachelor's degree, or 51
semester credits (this includes the 24 credits of research, the comprehensive course and the dissertation) beyond
the 30 transferred graduate credits with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (B) or higher.
NCU offers the EdD in 14 areas of specialization, allowing Learners
the opportunity to focus on what is meaningful to their professional growth and development. Learners who complete at
least 18 credits in a specialization may elect to have that specialization recorded on their transcript and diploma. A
specialization is not required.
EdD or PhD? Your choice is discussed here.