Online Ed.D
3-Year Program
We understand the importance of online flexibility for busy, working professionals and we are strongly committed to a meaningful education experience. That’s why we developed an online Ed.D. that feels like a face-to-face learning experience – complete with the academic rigor and quality instruction that people expect from College of Saint Mary.
The Ed.D. is offered online as a cohort program, which means you take classes with the same group of people as interested in moving up in their careers as you are. All classes are online with opportunities to connect virtually with faculty and peers. And of course, we will always be happy to have you on campus!
- Learn conveniently ONLINE!
- Immerse yourself in the 3-year and 5-year program of study and relevant courses on curriculum, assessment and quality improvement, teaching and learning theories and concepts, leadership in educational organizations, and more.
- Participate in virtual meetings with peers and faculty in order to enhance that face-to-face feel in our online program.
- Gain support and assistance from caring and knowledgeable professors in all of your courses.
- Complete your dissertation through a series of research courses that guide you through the process and help you complete your dissertation in a timely manner.
Ed.D Plan of Study: 3-Year Program
3-Year Program of Study
Course Descriptions
First Year
Fall Semester
Total Credit Hours: 7
- Session I: EDL 811 Doctoral Seminar I (2), EDL 845 Teaching and Learning Theories (2)
- Session II: EDL 821 Curriculum, Assessment, and Quality Improvement
Spring Semester
Total Credit Hours: 7
- Session I: EDL 812 Doctoral Seminar II (1), EDL 856 Adult Learning Theories
- Session II: EDL 864 Quantitative Research
Summer Semester
Total Credit Hours: 7
- EDL 824 Ethics in Educational Leadership (1)
- EDL 866 Qualitative Research
- EDU 837 Technology Leadership OR EDL 855 Teaching and Learning Concepts
Second Year
Fall Semester
Total Credit Hours: 7
- Session I: EDL 813 Doctoral Seminar III (1), EDL 842 Advanced Statistics
- Session II: EDL 823 Leadership in Educational Organizations
Spring Semester
Total Credit Hours: 6
- Session I: EDL 879 Educational Leadership Practicum
- Session I and Session II: EDL 869 Dissertation Readings
Comprehensive Examination
Summer Semester
Total Credit Hours: 3
- EDL 959 Research Proposal I: Generating a Research Proposal
Third Year
Fall Semester
Total Credit Hours: 4
- Session I: EDL 969 Research Proposal II: Data Gathering/Analysis
Research Proposal Approval Meeting and IRB Approval
Spring Semester
Total Credit Hours: 5
- EDL 999 Dissertation
Summer Semester
Total Credit Hours: 5
- EDL 999 Dissertation
Dissertation Submitted, Oral Defense
*EDL 999 - Students will need a total of 10 credit hours to graduate
Requirements for Graduation from College of Saint Mary
For information about graduate classes, see the college graduate catalog.
The Assurance of Accreditation
College of Saint Mary is approved to offer online programming by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA). College of Saint Mary is authorized to deliver online programs and courses to students residing in the United States, excluding U.S. territories of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. If you have questions about enrolling in the online program, contact enroll [at] csm.edu (Enrollment Services).
Requirements for Admission to College of Saint Mary
- Completed application for College of Saint Mary’s Ed.D. program
- Official transcripts from institution/s accredited to award master’s degree/s
- Cumulative master's level GPA of at least 3.0
- Scholarly writing sample that demonstrates the ability to do graduate level work
- Statement of Purpose
- Resumé
- Two letters of recommendation by qualified persons acquainted with applicant’s scholarly and professional work, achievements and potential for leadership
Academic Description
Online Ed.D
3-Year Program
We understand the importance of online flexibility for busy, working professionals and we are strongly committed to a meaningful education experience. That’s why we developed an online Ed.D. that feels like a face-to-face learning experience – complete with the academic rigor and quality instruction that people expect from College of Saint Mary.
The Ed.D. is offered online as a cohort program, which means you take classes with the same group of people as interested in moving up in their careers as you are. All classes are online with opportunities to connect virtually with faculty and peers. And of course, we will always be happy to have you on campus!
- Learn conveniently ONLINE!
- Immerse yourself in the 3-year and 5-year program of study and relevant courses on curriculum, assessment and quality improvement, teaching and learning theories and concepts, leadership in educational organizations, and more.
- Participate in virtual meetings with peers and faculty in order to enhance that face-to-face feel in our online program.
- Gain support and assistance from caring and knowledgeable professors in all of your courses.
- Complete your dissertation through a series of research courses that guide you through the process and help you complete your dissertation in a timely manner.
Accreditation
The Assurance of Accreditation
College of Saint Mary is approved to offer online programming by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA). College of Saint Mary is authorized to deliver online programs and courses to students residing in the United States, excluding U.S. territories of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. If you have questions about enrolling in the online program, contact enroll [at] csm.edu (Enrollment Services).
Admissions Requirements
Requirements for Admission to College of Saint Mary
- Completed application for College of Saint Mary’s Ed.D. program
- Official transcripts from institution/s accredited to award master’s degree/s
- Cumulative master's level GPA of at least 3.0
- Scholarly writing sample that demonstrates the ability to do graduate level work
- Statement of Purpose
- Resumé
- Two letters of recommendation by qualified persons acquainted with applicant’s scholarly and professional work, achievements and potential for leadership
Curriculum
Ed.D Plan of Study: 3-Year Program
3-Year Program of Study
Course Descriptions
First Year
Fall Semester
Total Credit Hours: 7
- Session I: EDL 811 Doctoral Seminar I (2), EDL 845 Teaching and Learning Theories (2)
- Session II: EDL 821 Curriculum, Assessment, and Quality Improvement
Spring Semester
Total Credit Hours: 7
- Session I: EDL 812 Doctoral Seminar II (1), EDL 856 Adult Learning Theories
- Session II: EDL 864 Quantitative Research
Summer Semester
Total Credit Hours: 7
- EDL 824 Ethics in Educational Leadership (1)
- EDL 866 Qualitative Research
- EDU 837 Technology Leadership OR EDL 855 Teaching and Learning Concepts
Second Year
Fall Semester
Total Credit Hours: 7
- Session I: EDL 813 Doctoral Seminar III (1), EDL 842 Advanced Statistics
- Session II: EDL 823 Leadership in Educational Organizations
Spring Semester
Total Credit Hours: 6
- Session I: EDL 879 Educational Leadership Practicum
- Session I and Session II: EDL 869 Dissertation Readings
Comprehensive Examination
Summer Semester
Total Credit Hours: 3
- EDL 959 Research Proposal I: Generating a Research Proposal
Third Year
Fall Semester
Total Credit Hours: 4
- Session I: EDL 969 Research Proposal II: Data Gathering/Analysis
Research Proposal Approval Meeting and IRB Approval
Spring Semester
Total Credit Hours: 5
- EDL 999 Dissertation
Summer Semester
Total Credit Hours: 5
- EDL 999 Dissertation
Dissertation Submitted, Oral Defense
*EDL 999 - Students will need a total of 10 credit hours to graduate
Degree Requirements
Requirements for Graduation from College of Saint Mary
For information about graduate classes, see the college graduate catalog.
