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A Doctorate in Education, also known as an EdD, is the highest level professional degree in the field of Education. While both PhDs in Education and EdDs require in-depth scholarly research, EdDs differ from PhDs in that the emphasis is placed on the application of existing research, rather than the generation of original research. EdDs prepare doctoral students for high-level careers in educ… Read more

A Doctorate in Education, also known as an EdD, is the highest level professional degree in the field of Education. While both PhDs in Education and EdDs require in-depth scholarly research, EdDs differ from PhDs in that the emphasis is placed on the application of existing research, rather than the generation of original research. EdDs prepare doctoral students for high-level careers in educational leadership, government, administration and other institutional roles.

The first EdD was granted in the United States in 1921.  Since then, the degree has been adopted by several other countries including the United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, India, and Australia. In South Africa, EdDs are awarded as Doctor Educationis (DEd), following the Latin conventions of academic degrees.  In countries that offer EdD degrees, the award is generally equal to that of a PhD, though candidates may be required to hold professional experience prior to beginning an EdD or have different thesis requirements.  For instance, in the UK EdD theses are often shorter than those required for PhDs because EdD candidates complete coursework alongside their independent research requirements. EdDs are not offered at every university, and some universities choose to issue only EdDs, only PhDs or both degrees.

In most countries, EdD programs are designed to prepare candidates for administrative and leadership positions.  EdDs are often specialized in areas like psychology, policy, curriculum, and leadership. Students who complete an EdD can expect to work in positions related to education policy, and will be expected to use their expertise to solve problems and design initiatives.  EdD holders work in schools, colleges and universities, government agencies, private organizations and non-profit firms.

Are you an education student who would like to advance to a leadership position or work directly on policy and directives that shape education? If so, an EdD may be the best degree for your future.

Consider the EdDs listed below.  Click on ‘Read More’ to find out about each program and use the contact form to get more information about individual EdD degrees.

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Ed.D. in International and Multicultural Education

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University of San Francisco - School of Education
San Francisco, USA

The Ed.D. in International and Multicultural Education (IME) is dedicated to understanding formal and informal education within diverse sociocultural, linguistic, political an ... +

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The Ed.D. in International and Multicultural Education (IME) is dedicated to understanding formal and informal education within diverse sociocultural, linguistic, political and economic contexts. -
Doctor of Education
Full-time
Part-time
5 years
English
Campus
 

Doctorate in Education EdD

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University of Stirling
Stirling, United Kingdom

Our Doctorate in Education is an ideal development opportunity if you’re a senior education professional seeking to enhance and utilise your research expertise. Whatever your ... +

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Our Doctorate in Education is an ideal development opportunity if you’re a senior education professional seeking to enhance and utilise your research expertise. Whatever your area of education – from schools, colleges and universities to professional, work-based and lifelong learning, or policy development – earning a Professional Doctorate will position you as a leader in your field. -
Doctor of Education
Full-time
Part-time
36 - 96 months
English
Online & Campus Combined
Campus
Online
 

Doctorate in Education - Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Environments

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Universidad Ana G. Méndez – Recinto de Gurabo
Gurabo, Puerto Rico

The Doctoral Program in Education with a specialization in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Environments is intended to prepare a professional with the theoretical and practi ... +

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The Doctoral Program in Education with a specialization in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Environments is intended to prepare a professional with the theoretical and practical knowledge that will allow you to apply the principles and foundations of the curriculum in the design, implementation and evaluation of educational programs. The learning environments in this doctoral program provide an approach to the curricular aspects that affect the training of the curriculum specialist in the selected study environment. -
Doctor of Education
Full-time
Part-time
3 years
Spanish
Campus
 

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EdD in Organizational Leadership

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Meridian University
Petaluma, USA

Organizations around the world in various domains like education, business, civil society, and government are challenged by unprecedented complexity. What is demanded of organ ... +

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Organizations around the world in various domains like education, business, civil society, and government are challenged by unprecedented complexity. What is demanded of organizational leaders now is often far beyond their current capabilities. Meridian's Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership has been developed to respond to this capability gap. The curriculum design enables students to cultivate an ecology of competencies in support of their own capabilities as leaders, as well as in coaching other leaders and consulting with teams and organizations. Students in this program work with faculty who are highly skilled practitioners and are deeply engaged in transformative projects. -
Doctor of Education
Full-time
Part-time
30 - 42 months
English
Sep 2021
Online & Campus Combined
Campus
Online
 

Doctorate in Education with a specialty in Teaching (Ed.D.)

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Universidad Ana G. Méndez - Recinto de Cupey
San Juan, Puerto Rico

All of our programs are duly licensed by the Puerto Rico Board of Education (CEPR) and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). At the undergrad ... +

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All of our programs are duly licensed by the Puerto Rico Board of Education (CEPR) and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). At the undergraduate level (teacher preparation programs), we have the specialized accreditation granted by The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). -
Doctor of Education
Full-time
Part-time
Spanish
Aug 2021
Campus
 

Official doctoral program on equity and innovation in education

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Universidade da Coruña
A Coruña, Spain

The Doctoral Program in Equity and Innovation in Education is promoted by the Universities of A Coruña, Cantabria, Oviedo, Santiago de Compostela and Vigo (Coordinating Univer ... +

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The Doctoral Program in Equity and Innovation in Education is promoted by the Universities of A Coruña, Cantabria, Oviedo, Santiago de Compostela and Vigo (Coordinating University). It is oriented to the training of teachers and educational researchers from the perspective of equity and innovation. -
Doctor of Education
Full-time
Part-time
3 - 6 semesters
Spanish
Oct 2021
Campus
 

Doctorate in Educational Sciences

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Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
Vila Real, Portugal

The course has a broadband character, being the specialization obtained in the doctoral thesis. Its main objective is the production of knowledge through the realization of or ... +

The course has a broadband character, being the specialization obtained in the doctoral thesis. Its main objective is the production of knowledge through the realization of original research in the area of ​​Educational Sciences, from a fundamental or applied perspective. -
Doctor of Education
Full-time
3 years
Portuguese (Portugal)
Oct 2021
Campus
 

Doctorate in Education with a specialty in Curriculum and Teaching

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University of Puerto Rico - Río Piedras
San Juan, Puerto Rico

The mission of this doctorate is to facilitate the training of education professionals who contribute collaboratively in organizations and diverse contexts. To encourage gradu ... +

The mission of this doctorate is to facilitate the training of education professionals who contribute collaboratively in organizations and diverse contexts. To encourage graduated students to develop competences around research, creation, knowledge management and leadership that empowers them to generate transformative policies based on ethical, reflective, critical and respectful practices of human dignity. -
Doctor of Education
Full-time
Spanish
Campus
 

Doctor of Education in Learning Technologies (EdD)

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Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Los Angeles, USA

The Doctor of Education in Learning Technologies program prepares students to lead learning technologies arms of schools, corporations, and other public and private organizati ... +

The Doctor of Education in Learning Technologies program prepares students to lead learning technologies arms of schools, corporations, and other public and private organizations. This educational technology program is ideal for individuals with a high level of comfort and proficiency in using technology and social media. -
Doctor of Education
Full-time
42 months
English
07 Sep 2021
Online & Campus Combined
Campus
Online
 

PhD in education

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Instituto Para La Calidad De La Educacion
Lima, Peru

The Doctorate in Education program is made up of academic studies based on research. Its purpose is to develop knowledge at the highest level.

The Doctorate in Education program is made up of academic studies based on research. Its purpose is to develop knowledge at the highest level. -
Doctor of Education
Full-time
6 semesters
Spanish
Mar 2022
Campus
 

Doctorate Degree

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The School of Management and Research
Cardiff, United Kingdom

This programme is intended for professionals and practitioners in management and diverse fields of practice who are able to draw on their professional work experience as a par ... +

This programme is intended for professionals and practitioners in management and diverse fields of practice who are able to draw on their professional work experience as a part of their Ph.D. qualification. -
Doctor of Education
English
Online & Campus Combined
Campus
Online
 

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Educational Leadership, Policy & Law

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Alabama State University The Harold Lloyd Murphy Graduate School
Montgomery, USA

The Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Law will prepare professional educators to be part of a vanguard through the twenty-first century. These educators ... +

The Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Law will prepare professional educators to be part of a vanguard through the twenty-first century. These educators will be provided with: the necessary knowledge of their subject; an understanding of our diverse culture; technological skills; critical thinking skills required to make informed decisions and implement change; and the ability to provide a just and ethical, accurate, and meaningful education for their students. -
Doctor of Education
Full-time
3 - 8 years
English
Campus
 

Doctor of Education in Educational and Organizational Leadership

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Holy Family University School of Education
Philadelphia, USA

The Mission of the Holy Family University Doctoral Program is to facilitate the development of effective and ethical leaders for schools and communities who can make significa ... +

The Mission of the Holy Family University Doctoral Program is to facilitate the development of effective and ethical leaders for schools and communities who can make significant contributions to their fields of knowledge through applied research. -
Doctor of Education
English
Sep 2021
 

PHD IN EDUCATION

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Catholic University of Santa Fe (Universidad Católica de Santa Fe UCSF)
Santa Fe, Argentina

To train qualified researchers in the field of educational research, in order to be able to formulate, develop, participate, and/or direct unpublished interdisciplinary resear ... +

To train qualified researchers in the field of educational research, in order to be able to formulate, develop, participate, and/or direct unpublished interdisciplinary research, which contributes to achieving a greater and better understanding of the problems inherent to the educational field for the benefit direct from students and educational systems. -
Doctor of Education
Spanish (Argentina)
Feb 2022
Campus
 

PhD in education

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Universidad Nacional De Tres De Febrero
Caseros, Argentina

The Interuniversity Education Doctorate Program (PIDE) is made up of three national universities in the Buenos Aires suburbs: the National University of Tres de Febrero (UNTRE ... +

The Interuniversity Education Doctorate Program (PIDE) is made up of three national universities in the Buenos Aires suburbs: the National University of Tres de Febrero (UNTREF), the National University of Lanús (UNLa), and the National University of San Martín (UNSAM). Since 2008, its objectives include the training of academics, researchers, and specialized officials not only in the field of educational research, but also in the design of public policies to address school, university, and regional, national scientific-technological problems. and local. -
Doctor of Education
Spanish (Argentina)
Feb 2022
Campus
 

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