Doctorate in Education - Educational Leadership

Miami University

The Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership from Miami University is designed for practitioners and leaders in both PreK-12 and higher education who seek to increase their knowledge of school leadership, policy, and practice while attaining a degree commensurate with their high level of scholarship and intellectual ability. Miami University’s Ed.D. program offers flexibility for working professionals. Our course delivery model primarily includes synchronous face-to-face learning with some synchronous online learning. Our curriculum will prepare you to identify a relevant problem of practice from your current professional practice to apply to your dissertation research. Learn from expert faculty who will guide you through relevant topics such as policy and research methods. You’ll complete a capstone dissertation that showcases your knowledge and hands-on experiences. The curriculum for Miami’s Ed.D. program is centered around primary goals that focus on democratic leadership and creating socially just educational institutions that serve all families. You will explore theories related to leadership, equity, and community collaboration and complete the program with a dissertation.

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