Doctoral Program in Education

Become the leader the education field needs with a Doctorate of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership from Johnson & Wales University.

Learn to think and perform as a leader in different educational settings. Build the skills to promote excellence in teaching and learning.

Finally, develop the ability to recognize the need for change, evaluate the options — and lead change in the education field.

Advance to a Leadership Position
We’ve awarded over 200 doctorates since we inaugurated our EdD program in 1996.

More than 75% of our graduates have advanced to higher-level leadership positions. Why? Because our doctoral program offers:

Small Classes with Education Experts
We keep our classes small, so you can actively engage in discussions and develop a personal relationship with professors who are active leaders in the education field.

Supportive Cohort Model
You’ll progress through the program with a group, addressing educational challenges as a team and developing a network of scholars to support your educational practice, which sustains you through the program and your career.

Relevant Course Work
Learn both the latest developments and most effective methods to impact educational practice as you complete coursework and degree requirements.

Classes combine experiential, collaborative, project-based and interactive techniques, site visits and distinguished visiting professors.

Dissertation with Real Applications
Our courses and comprehensive examination help you narrow your focus to a researchable dissertation problem.

Many of our doctoral candidates construct dissertations to deal with actual problems in education, with recommendations for fixing those problems.

Weekend Schedule
You’re a working professional. Earn your doctoral degree without interrupting your career. Our courses run Friday evenings and all-day Saturdays for 10 weeks.

EdD Program Brochure (491K PDF)