Academics
Doctoral Programs
The Feinstein College of Education doctoral programs–Ed.D. and Ph.D.–make up our doctoral community designed for educational leaders who want to engage in transformative work across the educational spectrum. Compare the two programs to find the best fit for you.
Through both programs in the doctoral community, the Feinstein College of Education prepares educational leaders and scholars to:
- Address complex educational problems and issues
- Lead change across the PreK-16 educational spectrum
- Enact justice-oriented teaching, research, and service
- Develop expertise that align with their interests and passions
Compare the Ed.D. and Ph.D. programs to find the best fit for your goals:
| Education Doctorate, Ed.D. | Doctor of Philosophy in Education, Ph.D. |
|---|---|
| Prepares graduates to elevate their careers as practitioners and leaders | Prepare graduates for research and teaching roles, typically in higher education |
| Focuses on addressing educational problems by using data to “think in practice” | Focuses on addressing educational problems by conducting original research to “think in theory and research” |
| Apply research in practice to solve problems of practice in a particular context | Generate original research and/or theory that speaks to wide education audiences |
| Culminating Work: Doctoral Praxis Project (DPP) | Culminating Work: Dissertation |
| 69 Credits | 90 credits |
| Required courses: synchronous online | Required courses: in person, on campus |
| Elective courses available in multiple modalities (online, hybrid, in person) | Elective courses available in multiple modalities (online, hybrid, in person) |
| Part-time Program: 2 courses per semester | Full- and Part-time Program Options: 2-3 courses per semester |
| Summer Courses: Required | Summer Courses: Optional |