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Doctor of Education

Entry Terms
Fall & Winter

Available 100% Online: Yes, with a residency component

Application Deadlines:
Domestic Students:
Winter 2019: December 2, 2019

International Students:
Winter 2019: December 2, 2019

Credits Required for Graduation
60 Quarter Hours (Note that requirements vary for Charlotte students)

The Doctor of Education program from the Graduate School of Education at Northeastern University is designed for accomplished, working professionals who are passionate about driving change through innovative approaches in education. The program fosters the students’ ability to generate knowledge framed around questions of equity, ethics, and social justice. Using continuing cycles of action research, students will advance their ability to innovate and implement solutions that may help initiate systemic change in their own professional context.

 You’ll have the unique opportunity to:

  • Work on a Dissertation of Practice, at the onset of the program, and work directly with a faculty advisor using advanced research principles and data analysis to examine a compelling educational challenge.
  • Customize your coursework with our three concentrations including: Curriculum, Teaching, Learning, and Leadership; Higher Education Administration; and Organizational Leadership Studies. 
  • Gain skills, knowledge, and disposition to approach challenges in your professional environment with an understanding of how to assess organizational needs, develop strategies to create change, and assess their effectiveness. 
  • Augment online studies with opportunities to meet with fellow students in Boston, Seattle, or Charlotte to form relationships, network, and share ideas. 
  • Collaborate with an ever-expanding global network of education leaders, including students, renowned faculty, and distinguished alumni. 

International Students - All students who are admitted to the program will take classes online, as they are only eligible for the Boston/Online cohort. 

Discover how a Doctorate of Education can impact your career.
About Northeastern

A graduate program at Northeastern University enables you to create the educational experience that best meets your career and life goals. Recognized as a top 50-research university, we offer a dynamic learning environment, fueled, informed, and inspired by professionally-oriented, hands-on study.

Experiential learning. Industry-aligned coursework. Flexible study options. Plus, a global network of faculty practitioners, corporate partners, distinguished alumni, and fellow students. Together, these form the cornerstone of an education that’s innovative, yet relevant; practical, yet transformative.

  • Northeastern University’s online Doctoral in Education program is designed to meet the demands of today’s high-growth industries, providing students with the skills needed to succeed in the modern, global work force.
  • Pursue powerful career advancement opportunities in your field of study through our global network of over 3,000 corporate partners.
  • Directly and immediately apply what you learn in class to a pressing project in your own organization or through an experiential learning opportunity with one of our corporate partners.
  • Tailor your experience to meet your career needs: Focus on higher education administration or educational leadership through elective courses. 
  • Participate from anywhere in the world with our 100% online format and support from our campuses in Boston, Charlotte, and Seattle. 
Ready to Learn More?

Our Guide to Earning Your EdD describes the format of the program, curriculum and residency requirement, as well as providing details around the doctoral thesis process. After reading the guide, you'll have a better understanding of how this program varies from PhD in Education programs or a PhD in higher education administration. 

We're here to help - a member of our admissions team can help answer any questions you have about the program. Submit the form above to express interest in learning more about our doctoral program in educational leadership.