Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning (Online)

Rivier University

With Rivier University’s online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership and Learning program, you can earn your advanced degree in just three years. Leadership and Learning are the foundation for change in an increasingly complex environment with social, cultural, economic, and political influences at play. Leaders who are armed with professional experience and up-to-date knowledge of these forces can contribute to the ever-evolving fields of study in education, business, community social and behavioral health services.

Our program is designed for working professionals who hold a master’s degree and have an interest in advancing their knowledge of learning based on research about human growth and development, the approaches and practices that enhance the creation of learning environments within organizations, and the ways to facilitate real change in a leadership role.

Candidates can complete their coursework online within three years while simultaneously beginning their dissertation in the first year and conducting original research on a topic of local, regional, and national significance. The program is structured to allow students to engage in doctoral study while maintaining their current employment, developing their career goals, meeting their personal aspirations, and expanding their professional networks.