- Duration / Course length: 30 Months
Course details
This program is ideal for educators, administrators, and academic professionals seeking to expand their impact. The M.Ed provides foundational expertise in education theory and practice, while the Ed.D. focuses on leadership, policy, and research. Graduates emerge as transformative leaders ready to shape the future of education.
Program Curriculum
The M.Ed + Ed.D program comprises rigorous coursework and research components:
M.Ed Core Courses (30 credits)
- Foundations of Education Leadership
- Curriculum Development and Instructional Design
- Educational Technology and Innovation
- Equity and Inclusion in Education
- Educational Research Methods
Ed.D Core Courses (36 credits)
- Leadership in Education Systems
- Advanced Qualitative and Quantitative Research
- Policy, Ethics, and Law in Education
- Organizational Change and Innovation
- Dissertation Seminar and Research
What job titles can this course prepare students for?
- Chief Learning Technology Officer
- Educational Innovation Consultant
- AI & Adaptive Learning Specialist
- Instructional Designer for Emerging Technologies
- E-Learning Consultant
- Chief Academic Technology Officer
- Superintendent
- K-12 School Principal
- Education Policy Advisor
- University President or Provost
- Dean of Academic Affairs
- Higher Education Policy Analyst
- Director of Student Success & Retention
- Director of Curriculum Development
- Educational Researcher
- Chief Academic Strategist
Eligibility / Requirements
Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum GPA requirement. A Master’s Degree (preferred for Ed.D. entry) or relevant professional experience in education is also acceptable.
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