Doctor of Education (EdD)
If you’re ready to take on the most challenging leadership roles in K-12 or higher education, the Doctor of Education will help you achieve those goals in as few as three years through our online, accelerated program designed for busy working professionals like you.
Grounded in a practical, rigorous, cutting-edge curriculum, our EdD program is designed to address the diverse needs of today’s most effective academic leaders. You’ll interact with seasoned administrators and leading education researchers who will provide the techniques, strategies, and knowledge you need to be an effective, dynamic leader. Our unique program allows you to begin your dissertation early in your studies, providing opportunities for more support from faculty and colleagues. Take your education career to the top.
At a Glance
Program Length
3 years
Format
- Online
- 2-week residencies during the summer at our main campus in Bismarck, ND
Cost per Credit
$700
Is This the Degree For Me?
Who It’s For
Educators and administrators in K-12 or higher education who want to move into leadership roles
Career Paths
- Superintendent
- School Administrator
- Provost
- Dean
- University Senior Leader
What You’ll Learn
- Gain hands-on experience while working with expert faculty and experienced, practicing teachers and administrators.
- Learn how to partner with fellow educators, parents, policymakers, and communities to provide safe and effective learning environments.
- Understand how to lead school districts and higher education institutions to deliver programs that prepare future generations to succeed personally, professionally, and publicly.
- Create learning environments that prepare students for careers involving non-routine, analytic, and interactive skills.
- Develop a robust professional network while learning within a community of peers.
Accreditations
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Education Standards and Practices Board
The graduate programs in Education at the University of Mary are accredited by the state of North Dakota’s Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB; 2013). The graduate Education programs are slated to meet all Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Advanced standards newly adopted by ND ESPB by our next accreditation visit in Spring 2021.
Program Details
Your first step to apply for the EdD is to submit the application for admission. Admission is competitive and will be based on a total score, with the following included in the application score:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 from master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Two professional letters of recommendation
- Interview with education program faculty
- Completion of a proctored writing sample
- Completion of GRE assessment or equivalent approved by faculty
- Application/enrollment fee - This will be collected at the time you fill out the online application.
- Official transcripts - Your official transcripts and any test scores that may be
required by your program to be sent to the university. Attended the University of
Mary before? Then we’ll get your transcripts for you! At most other schools, you can
request transcripts by going to the National Student Clearinghouse or by contacting the registrar’s office. You can send transcripts to:
Office of Admissions
University of Mary
7500 University Drive
Bismarck, ND 58504
Cohorts are admitted every two years. The next cohort will begin in Summer 2021.
For a list of courses for this program, visit the catalog.
- Online
- 2-week residencies during the summer at our main campus in Bismarck, ND
- Tuition: $700 per credit
- Application fee: $45
- Technology/Safety fee: $35 per credit
- Parking fee (evening class participants only): $25 per semester