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PhD & Doctorate in Education
Online Degree Programs
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A PhD in Education is a vital step for candidates who desire to teach at a collegiate level or obtain a leadership-level position within a school, university or college. As you work on this degree, you will gain a greater understanding of how environments and procedures improve teacher effectiveness and increase a student’s capacity for learning. You will also learn more about various teaching and learning methods, human development, and the effects of society on a student’s ability to learn. Doctorate education degree specializations are available in elementary and secondary education, special education, adult education, and higher education.
University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix, the nation's largest accredited private university, offers the following online doctorate degree in education program:
- Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
This specialized program will prepare you to manage and lead complex educational organizations. The curriculum emphasizes leadership skills and will help students strengthen their abilities in analytical, critical and innovative thinking to improve the overall educational environment.
- Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
This program is designed for students who desire to become instructional leaders in the field of education. You will learn to strategically manage and lead processes related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Emphasis is placed on curricular leadership and applied research that improves instruction and educational outcomes. Graduates will be prepared to use analytical, critical, and innovative thinking skills to improve performance.
University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
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Capella University
For more than a decade, Capella University has offered doctoral learners a combination of challenging online course work and in-person colloquia that take learners deep into their area of study. You will acquire advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, and leadership skills that will position you as an expert in your field. As a graduate, you may choose to pursue teaching, consulting, counseling, or leadership from an informed, strategic viewpoint. Capella University School of Education offers the following online education PhD programs:
- PhD in Education / Advanced Classroom Instruction
Designed for licensed, career K-12 teachers with teaching experience who wish to further excel in their careers, this specialized program provides the opportunity to excel as master teachers in diverse settings. Students will study complex issues faced in the education field and complete research on different aspects of instruction on a K-12 level.
- PhD in Education / Instructional Design for Online Learning
Enjoy the benefits of online learning while you gain knowledge and skills to help others enjoy the same benefits as they pursue further education online. This specialized doctorate program will give you the opportunity to excel as you face various instructional challenges in a variety of online settings. Online learning is becoming more widely accepted every year as a workable alternative for those who desire to learn from the comfort of their own home, and you will become skilled at applying current instructional theories to organize, design, teach and evaluate coursework according to tested principles.
- PhD in Education / Leadership for Higher Education
This specialization is an excellent choice for educational professionals who desire a senior leadership position in post-secondary institutions such as community and technical colleges, plus other institutions of higher learning. As you complete this degree, you will learn critical skills and educational strategies that will help to prepare you for highly respected positions such as academic dean, provost, or university president.
- PhD in Education / Leadership in Educational Administration
Professional educators with at least 3 years of licensed teaching experience may qualify for this state-approved program which can lead toward principal or superintendent licensure in their home state. The curriculum is designed to prepare doctoral candidates to meet nationally recognized leadership standards, including the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC).
- PhD in Education / Postsecondary and Adult Education
Expand your knowledge as you learn how to create a productive learning environment for adults from a wide variety of backgrounds. As you pursue this doctorate degree, you will focus on major theories of adult learning and distance education. In addition, you will gain the skills to apply these theories toward developing effective learning environments for adult students. You will develop critical analysis and research skills and learn about some of the best practices in postsecondary education.
- PhD in Education / Professional Studies in Education
Designed for educational professionals who wish to further excel as teachers, consultants and researchers, this program provides a flexible curriculum to help students broaden their areas of expertise. PhD candidates may choose up to eighteen graduate-level electives from any discipline offered, thus providing an excellent opportunity to learn specific skills and theories that will combine to help graduates excel in many areas of education.
- PhD in Education / Training and Performance Improvement
Develop a greater understanding of strategic and tactical issues that are critical to the success of performance improvement interventions. This specialized program will allow the PhD candidate to experience a training and performance improvement curriculum that is based on the American Society of Training and Development’s (ASTD) Human Performance Improvement Model.
Doctoral learners attend in-person colloquia in addition to their online courses. Taken during specific milestones in your program, you will attend three colloquia, each 1-week in length. Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Walden University
With over 30 years experience offering distance learning to professional adults, Walden University has developed accredited doctorate degree programs that fit your busy schedule. Walden University School of Psychology offers the following online PhD and Ed.D. degree programs in education with specializations:
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) for K-12 Teachers / Teacher Leadership
This specialized program is based on standards developed by the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium and the National Staff Development Council. The curriculum is designed for K-12 teachers who want to assume leadership roles in their school and community while keeping their role as teacher. This “teacher as leader” program empowers the experienced teacher to administer changes that will result in improved student learning.
- Ph.D. in Education / General Degree
Professional educators who wish to become more knowledgeable in a variety of educational topics will benefit from this PhD program. The curriculum combines specific educational topics with complementary subjects from the humanities or social, natural and behavioral sciences.
- Ph.D. in Education / Adult Education Leadership
Learn the latest techniques, electronic technologies, learning strategies and how to implement them as you design and administer corporate training and development activities. The specialized curriculum in this program will help you achieve success as you develop and administer these programs.
- Ph.D. in Education / Community College Leadership
Did you know that, in the year 2007, nearly 15,000 new leadership opportunities are becoming available with the retirement of more than half of America’s senior community college administrators? This doctorate program will prepare and train you with the knowledge and skills you will need to distinguish yourself as a leader in the educational field, thus preparing you to take advantage of these exciting career opportunities.
- Ph.D. in Education / Early Childhood Education
The critical need for progression in a child’s early years is becoming more apparent as new emphasis is placed on early childhood education and development. This specialized program is designed to help you develop the expertise needed to implement new program practices, to apply emerging research on development in the early years, and to administer new ideas to aid in the advancement of children in their early years that come from a wide variety of backgrounds.
- Ph.D. in Education / Educational Technology
Become a leader in the management of technology for improved learning. You will become highly skilled in course development and delivery using technology, integration of technology in the curriculum, cognition and technology-based instruction.
- Ph.D. in Education / Higher Education
This program will help you to gain a greater understanding of how students, particularly adult students, learn most effectively. Educators will learn how educational systems and policies can be changed to create focused learning opportunities for the adult student, and how different tools and strategies can be used to promote learning.
- Ph.D. in Education / K-12 Educational Leadership
The curriculum in this educational program will help you become a leader on a local, regional or state level who can relate to diverse, multi-cultural, K-12 and community-based school populations. You will learn new concepts and theories that will provide a greater understanding of your role in providing excellent leadership in the educational field.
- Ph.D. in Education / Knowledge Management
With this PhD in the Education field, you’ll be prepared to lead different organizations in their efforts to provide educational programs that will produce tangible results within the organization. The curriculum includes three core courses in Knowledge Management and a capstone seminar.
- Ph.D. in Education / Learning Management
Would you like to be in a position to make a big difference in the process of learning and knowledge within an organization to the point of being able to regularly see real results? Upon completion of this program, you will have the skills to set up educational programs within an organization that will assist in getting organizational results. The curriculum for this degree includes three core classes in Knowledge and Learning Management, plus a capstone seminar.
- Ph.D. in Education / Special Education
This specialized degree in the education field will help you further excel with knowledge and skills needed in helping to set up special education programs that are better equipped to provide improved services for exceptional/disabled individuals. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to be an outstanding leader in this field.
Residency-based education is a required part of all Ph.D. programs at Walden University, and several residency options are available. Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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