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The Doctor of Education (Ed.D) degree at Marywood University is a 48-credit post-master's doctoral program that is designed for school leaders and scholarly practitioners committed to advanced scientific inquiry and the improvement of educational practice. Grounded in the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) Framework, the program emphasizes the investigation and resolution of applied Problems of Practice in PK-12 Schools and higher education settings. Through advanced coursework and a culminating doctoral experience, students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to address complex educational challenges and lead meaningful change.
The program offers six distinct pathways: four focused on PK-12 Educational Leadership, including Pennsylavania administrative certification, and two for Higher Education leadership. The pathways include: PK-12 Principal, Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor, Special Education Supervisor, Superintendent, Educational Leadership, and Higher Education.
Program Highlights
A 48 credit Post-Master's EdD program
Tuition: $650/credit
All programs are offered 100% online
Flexible course scheduling including Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II, and Summer III sessions
Post-Master's Transfer credits are considered/accepted
Course instruction includes synchronous and asynchronous learning with recorded options to accommodate your schedule
Estimated Timeline for completion: 3 years
Courses are Act 48/45 Eligible
Opportunities for short-term Study Abroad during Summer Session
Classes are taught by experienced school leaders
Advance your education while balancing your career and personal commitments. Marywood’s online programs allow you to pursue a terminal degree without putting your professional life on hold.
Choose a pathway aligned with your career goals in educational leadership, with tracks in Principal, Special Education Supervisor, Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor, or District Superintendent. Build the knowledge and skills to lead and make an impact in your school community.
Develop the confidence and leadership skills to take the next step in your career through a 48-credit doctoral program. Learn from experienced faculty and prepare to become an effective, innovative, and collaborative leader in education.
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Campus Visits »Marywood University hosts three academic Centers of Excellence on campus; The Center for Law, Justice and Policy, The Center for Urban Studies, and The Mother Theresa Maxis, IHM Center. Each center provides students with the tools and resources to excel in their academic endeavors, fostering a dynamic environment where they can engage deeply with their respective fields of study and make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.
Member: Carnegie Project on the Educational Doctorate (CPED)
Administrative Certification Approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
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