Ed.D. Programs

Online Doctor of Education Programs at Marshall
Pursue a Doctoral Degree to Achieve Your Goals
Take the next step in your career with Marshall’s Doctor of Education program.

With the mission to prepare students to be reflective and ethical professionals who contribute at the highest levels in their fields, the completely online doctoral programs in education at Marshall can help you reach your academic goals without disrupting your career. At Marshall you’ll find:

Community | Collaborate with faculty and peers who are dedicated to addressing the pressing issues of our time – from anywhere.

Affordability | Programs offer distance learning tuition, including no added costs for out-of-state students.

Specialization | Take advantage of the opportunity to select a program designed to help you reach your individual goals. For details about each program, visit the program pages below.

 

Doctoral Progams
Curriculum & Instruction Ed.D.

This virtual, online program serves the professional needs and interests of individuals working in P-12 education, teacher education, higher education, and training and development. The program is offered fully online, with both synchronous and asynchronous coursework. Candidates work with advisors to select an Area of Emphasis and have an opportunity to earn an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in addition to the Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction.

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Leadership Studies Ed.D.

The Leadership Studies Ed.D. program is 100% online, with all coursework offered asynchronously. The program is designed to prepare you to hold one of a growing number of leadership positions within your chosen profession. Graduates are prepared to assume high-level leadership roles in a wide variety of professional settings, ranging from K-12 schools and universities to non-profit, military, and governmental organizations.

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The Curriculum and Instruction program has personally and professionally changed my life, providing me with an in-depth exploration of the field of education and giving me the time to develop a deeper understanding of all aspects of my career as an educator.
Jennifer Hamilton, Curriculum and Instruction, Ed.D. Candidate
Vanessa Keadle
Marshall University’s Leadership Studies Ed.D. program provided me with the guidance, support, and flexibility to achieve my greatest goal – to be the first in my family to earn a doctoral degree. With encouragement from the program faculty, I focused my research on a cutting-edge innovation in higher education and contributed something meaningful to the field. I’m so glad I chose Marshall University.
Vanessa Keadle, Ed.D., Leadership Studies, Ed.D. Graduate