The School of Education’s Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) focuses on development of a high level and advanced proficiency in the education field of study as well as acquisition of research and leadership skills. It aims to produce graduates who can solve practical problems in a specific education-related context. The Ed.D. is ideal for educators who seek new skills and new opportunities for leadership and is designed to meet a critical need in southeastern Michigan for educational leaders who can transform education at the PK-12 and community college levels.

• Students will complete 60-credit hours beyond a master’s degree in course and field work that lead to the Ed.D.  Eight classes for a total of 24 credits will be in the core areas, an additional 24 credits will be in one of four concentration areas that will specifically target their professional interests. The final 12 credits will focus on dissertation research or an applied studies project
• Degree Requirements
• Course Requirements
• Concentration Area Information:
  • Educational Leadership
  • Metropolitan Education
  • Curriculum and Practice
  • Educational Psychology/Special Education