Collaborative High Impact Instruction, Ed.D.

This online professional doctorate in education (Ed.D.) will prepare participants to apply evidence-based, high-impact educational practices in order to affect change in diverse educational communities. The program will focus on the development of culturally responsive and inclusive skills in collaboration, partnership development, application of translational research, using assessment data to inform instruction and integration of technology and teaching.

Student cohort groups of 10-12 will be formed each Summer semester to complete this 51 hour program over a 3-year period. Applications will be accepted year round and must be received within five weeks of the start of summer classes. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the graduate level.

Admission

To be considered for admission to the Ed.D. program candidates will complete the following:

• Submit transcripts from Masters-level work completed
• Submit three letters of recommendation which speak to the candidate’s ability to do doctoral work
• Complete an essay to be submitted as part of the application, which should include the applicant’s rationale for an Ed.D., a rationale for this particular program, an explanation of how the degree will influence professional impact and how the applicant hopes to be using the degree in 10 years.
• Complete an interview with the director of the Ed.D. program.