Doctor of Education
EdD in Educational & Professional Practice
A Doctorate for Practitioners Committed to Social Action
Antioch University’s Doctor of Education Program (EdD) is designed to strengthen professionals who use educational practice in the service of more just and inclusive schools, organizations, and communities. Through a transdisciplinary curriculum, including shared seminars in diverse learning communities, and individualized work within a chosen specialization, students enhance their ability to address issues of equity, ethics, and social justice to bring about solutions to complex problems of practice.
This degree is offered in an online, low-residency format.
Program Overview
The Doctor of Education in Educational and Professional Practice program is designed with working adults in mind. Classes are offered online, with a four-day, face-to-face residency each July on one of our campuses.
A new cohort enters the program each summer term, and, if students take two courses each term, they should be able to complete the degree in three years. Each semester is launched with a virtual Zoom residency on the first Saturday of each term.
Students study with an accomplished, diverse, and caring faculty who guide them through a transdisciplinary curriculum that integrates scholarship and practice. The culminating project will be a dissertation that establishes your place among scholar-practitioners who seek workable solutions to complex issues in schools, communities, and national and global settings.
Specializations
You will specialize in one of the following transdisciplinary areas of inquiry.
- Critical Pedagogy
- Environmental and Sustainability Education
- Humane Education
- Multicultural and Anti-racist Education
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Social Justice Leadership
- Waldorf Education
- Self Designed
The specialization may be composed of seminars and individualized study. Students may also choose to take courses in other Antioch programs and transfer credits from previous graduate work. Each student’s dissertation topic will fall within their chosen specialization.
Residency Information
Virtual residencies for the EdD program are held on the first Saturday of each term. Face-to-face residencies are held annually each summer.
| In-Person Residencies | |||
| July 11-14, 2024 | Columbus, Ohio | ||
| July 10-13, 2025 | TBA | ||
| Future Waldorf Cohorts | TBA | TBA | |
| Future Humane Education Residencies | TBA | TBA | |
| Virtual Residencies | |||
| Residency Term | Application Deadline | Dates | Location |
| Spring 2024 | December 2, 2024 | January 2, 2024 | Virtual |
| Summer 2024 | April 4, 2024 | May 4, 2024 | Virtual |
| Fall 2024 | July 24, 2024 | August 24, 2024 | Virtual |
Faculty Spotlights
Torin Finser
Core Faculty
Cristy Sugarman, EdD
Affiliate Faculty
Heather Curl, EdD
Teaching Faculty
Emiliano Gonzalez
Core Faculty
Admissions
Criteria
Antioch’s student population is richly diverse, which creates a learning climate unique to the degree. To be successful in this program, you will have a minimum of five years of professional experience, either before or after your Master’s work. Regardless of your formal position, you must be able to envision yourself as an education change agent in whatever setting you work.
Although you must hold a Master’s degree, your degree does not need to be in Education. You should have an interest in using your EdD to advance study about educational practice in your field and should be able to identify a specialty focus for your doctoral work. You may be able to transfer in up to 12 credits of prior Master’s or post-Master’s graduate study in that specialization, either from Antioch or another accredited university.*
How to Apply
- Complete the online admissions Portfolio, which is comprised of the following elements:
- Online Application, which provides the most recent information about your education, professional experience, references, and other personal data.
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities where you earned a degree or certificate. Both undergraduate and graduate school transcripts must arrive at the Office of Admissions in a sealed envelope or send via secure transcripts email service.
- Two letters of reference. These references should be from persons who are or have been in a position to evaluate your work. At least one must be an academic reference such as an instructor or program administrator who can speak to your academic promise as a doctoral student. Your recommenders can submit their letter electronically using the online application or send a signed, sealed copy directly to Admissions.
- Resumé/CV
- Personal statement. Your statement of about 1000 words should describe (a) how your education and experiences to date have prepared you to pursue for this Ed.D., (b) what you want to accomplish professionally through this degree, and (c) how the degree will help you achieve their long-term professional goals. Please also indicate which specialization you would like to pursue, understanding that this choice may change during the program.
- Work sample. This should be one piece of professional or academic work that you think is representative of your finest efforts. It might be a published essay or a chapter of a book, a curriculum, a grant proposal, a business plan, a strategic plan, a newsletter, or other types of documents. The submitted document should not exceed fifteen pages in length. If your document is longer, please excerpt the most relevant section.
- There are additional requirements for International applicants
- Submit a non-refundable $50 application fee.
- If selected, interview with an EdD faculty member or director via phone or Skype.
The EdD does not require the GRE or any other standardized test for admissions.
*Pursuant to Ohio Department of Higher Education regulations, only graduate credits in excess of 30 applied toward the master’s degree may be eligible for transfer.
Please submit all materials online, via email to [email protected] or mail to:
Antioch University
Admissions Office
900 Dayton Street
Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
All application materials submitted become part of an applicant’s file and cannot be returned.
Deadlines
| Semester | Application Deadlines | Start Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Summer A | April 1 | June 25 |
| Spring A | December 18 | January 6 |
Technology Requirements
Students in this program participate in online learning activities organized within small- and large-group learning communities. Antioch University Online is a 100% online learning environment, and therefore, in addition to having the traditional learning skills, students are expected to have basic technological skills, compatible computer hardware, operating system, and internet connectivity upon entrance into the program.
Cost & Aid
Tuition
| Program | Cost |
|---|---|
| EdD in Educational & Professional Practice | $1064 per semester hour |
| View the Cost of Attendance Components | |
Financial Aid
Many AU students finance their education through some form of financial aid. You may not be sure which federal, state, public and private aid packages – such as loans, scholarships, and grants—are right for you. Our staff is here to help you, so you can focus on what’s most important: beginning your academic program at AU.
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